Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western International High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
1451 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1989 |
1461 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
1990 |
1350 |
87.0 |
15.5 |
n/a |
1991 |
1326 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1992 |
1151 |
n/a |
n/a |
58.7 |
1993 |
1147 |
n/a |
0.0 |
56 |
1994 |
1071 |
65.0 |
16.5 |
58.9 |
1995 |
1094 |
47.0 |
23.3 |
57.7 |
1996 |
1094 |
47.0 |
23.3 |
57.7 |
1997 |
1235 |
62.0 |
19.9 |
65.4 |
1998 |
1307 |
59.0 |
22.2 |
61.7 |
1999 |
1410 |
64.0 |
22.0 |
52.1 |
2000 |
1324 |
72.0 |
16.9 |
63.8 |
2001 |
1391 |
66.6 |
20.9 |
48.1 |
2002 |
1686 |
45.0 |
37.5 |
65.4 |
2003 |
1686 |
45.0 |
37.5 |
65.4 |
2004 |
1485 |
48.0 |
30.9 |
77.5 |
2005 |
1392 |
61.2 |
22.7 |
73.1 |
2006 |
1448 |
57.4 |
25.2 |
69.4 |
2007 |
1443 |
65.4 |
22.1 |
76.9 |
2008 |
1625 |
69.4 |
23.4 |
76.2 |
2009 |
1677 |
71.8 |
23.4 |
70.6 |
2010 |
1728 |
71.0 |
24.3 |
74.7 |
2011 |
1497 |
64.0 |
23.3 |
74 |
2012 |
1260 |
63.0 |
20.0 |
69.7 |
2013 |
1398 |
72.0 |
19.4 |
65.3 |
2014 |
1542 |
67.4 |
22.8 |
70.3 |
2015 |
1603 |
58.0 |
27.6 |
65.1 |
2016 |
1778 |
66.0 |
26.9 |
54.4 |
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.