Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heritage Science & Technology
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
123 |
5.5 |
22.4 |
97.6 |
2010 |
170 |
9.6 |
17.6 |
97.1 |
2011 |
204 |
9.1 |
22.1 |
91.2 |
2012 |
160 |
10.6 |
14.9 |
98.1 |
2013 |
224 |
12.5 |
17.8 |
98.7 |
2014 |
246 |
13.9 |
17.6 |
98.8 |
2015 |
257 |
15.0 |
17.1 |
97.7 |
2016 |
232 |
n/a |
n/a |
92.2 |
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.