Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Alternative High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1997 |
101 |
4.0 |
25.3 |
0 |
1998 |
95 |
4.0 |
23.8 |
0 |
1999 |
100 |
4.0 |
25.0 |
0 |
2000 |
112 |
5.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2001 |
109 |
5.5 |
19.8 |
0 |
2002 |
140 |
8.0 |
17.5 |
n/a |
2003 |
140 |
8.0 |
17.5 |
n/a |
2004 |
155 |
7.0 |
22.1 |
n/a |
2005 |
148 |
7.0 |
21.1 |
n/a |
2006 |
153 |
7.0 |
21.9 |
69.1 |
2007 |
148 |
7.4 |
20.0 |
51.7 |
2008 |
184 |
9.0 |
20.4 |
57.1 |
2009 |
234 |
8.5 |
27.5 |
65.8 |
2010 |
239 |
8.0 |
29.8 |
64.4 |
2011 |
221 |
9.5 |
23.2 |
70.6 |
2012 |
169 |
9.3 |
18.1 |
79.9 |
2013 |
133 |
6.9 |
19.2 |
71.4 |
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.