Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port of Los Angeles High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
110 |
4.0 |
27.5 |
43.6 |
2007 |
273 |
13.0 |
21.0 |
49.1 |
2008 |
365 |
20.0 |
18.3 |
0 |
2009 |
597 |
26.1 |
21.3 |
51.3 |
2010 |
703 |
37.4 |
18.8 |
71 |
2011 |
850 |
n/a |
n/a |
78.2 |
2012 |
933 |
43.7 |
21.3 |
n/a |
2013 |
964 |
44.9 |
21.4 |
37.2 |
2014 |
968 |
46.5 |
20.8 |
49 |
2015 |
957 |
45.0 |
21.2 |
53.9 |
2016 |
980 |
46.0 |
21.3 |
60.2 |
2017 |
979 |
46.5 |
21.0 |
61.2 |
2018 |
980 |
48.6 |
20.1 |
59.5 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.