Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Patrick Henry High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1995 |
108 |
9.0 |
12.0 |
30.6 |
1996 |
108 |
9.0 |
12.0 |
30.6 |
1997 |
193 |
11.9 |
16.2 |
26.9 |
1998 |
114 |
12.3 |
9.3 |
27.2 |
1999 |
117 |
9.1 |
12.9 |
47.9 |
2000 |
136 |
9.0 |
15.1 |
25 |
2001 |
150 |
10.0 |
15.0 |
0 |
2002 |
188 |
17.1 |
11.0 |
31.9 |
2003 |
188 |
17.1 |
11.0 |
31.9 |
2004 |
215 |
21.0 |
10.2 |
34 |
2005 |
189 |
24.3 |
7.8 |
42.6 |
2006 |
226 |
28.4 |
8.0 |
67.1 |
2007 |
221 |
33.2 |
6.7 |
56.5 |
2008 |
246 |
33.9 |
7.3 |
71.7 |
2009 |
262 |
45.5 |
5.8 |
64.8 |
2010 |
245 |
44.3 |
5.5 |
74.7 |
2011 |
311 |
43.2 |
7.1 |
80.4 |
2012 |
302 |
43.0 |
7.0 |
78.1 |
2013 |
295 |
41.0 |
7.1 |
74.6 |
2014 |
337 |
44.3 |
7.6 |
65.6 |
2015 |
280 |
39.0 |
7.1 |
60 |
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.