Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston County Career Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
95 |
4.5 |
21.1 |
25.3 |
2001 |
85 |
5.1 |
16.7 |
22.4 |
2002 |
82 |
7.1 |
11.5 |
24.4 |
2003 |
82 |
7.1 |
11.5 |
24.4 |
2004 |
65 |
7.2 |
9.0 |
26.2 |
2005 |
85 |
8.7 |
9.8 |
28.2 |
2006 |
73 |
6.8 |
10.7 |
45.8 |
2007 |
75 |
5.7 |
13.2 |
37.8 |
2008 |
92 |
7.0 |
13.1 |
47.8 |
2009 |
99 |
7.2 |
13.8 |
52.1 |
2010 |
93 |
7.2 |
12.9 |
46.2 |
2011 |
92 |
10.2 |
9.0 |
41.3 |
2012 |
76 |
10.1 |
7.5 |
43.4 |
2013 |
75 |
10.5 |
7.1 |
42.7 |
2014 |
47 |
9.2 |
5.1 |
68.1 |
2015 |
44 |
11.0 |
4.0 |
47.7 |
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.