Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmdale High
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2874 | 108.9 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2915 | 102.9 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2740 | 96.8 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2582 | 93.8 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2648 | 95.3 | 27.7 | 15.2 |
| 1993 | 2652 | 82.8 | 32.0 | 17.5 |
| 1994 | 2770 | 85.5 | 32.4 | 18.1 |
| 1995 | 2859 | 91.2 | 31.3 | 15.4 |
| 1996 | 2859 | 91.2 | 31.3 | 15.4 |
| 1997 | 2899 | 94.8 | 30.6 | 19.6 |
| 1998 | 3024 | 102.0 | 29.6 | 23.0 |
| 1999 | 3069 | 110.0 | 27.9 | 21.4 |
| 2000 | 3119 | 120.8 | 25.8 | 14.4 |
| 2001 | 3294 | 131.6 | 25.0 | 22.8 |
| 2002 | 3564 | 136.8 | 26.1 | 34.7 |
| 2003 | 3564 | 136.8 | 26.1 | 34.7 |
| 2004 | 3489 | 130.8 | 26.7 | 39.3 |
| 2005 | 3489 | 137.7 | 25.3 | 39.8 |
| 2006 | 3407 | 134.3 | 25.4 | 54.9 |
| 2007 | 3340 | 134.8 | 24.8 | 65.2 |
| 2008 | 3277 | 154.4 | 21.2 | 78.6 |
| 2009 | 3179 | 134.2 | 21.1 | 62.4 |
| 2010 | 3285 | 134.0 | 24.5 | 74.5 |
| 2011 | 3023 | n/a | n/a | 76.3 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch
For information about the National School Lunch Program, see the FRAC Website