Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Highlands Freshman Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
809 |
43.8 |
18.5 |
28.3 |
2000 |
856 |
54.2 |
15.8 |
30.7 |
2001 |
822 |
49.7 |
16.5 |
27.1 |
2002 |
872 |
52.2 |
16.7 |
38.3 |
2003 |
872 |
52.2 |
16.7 |
38.3 |
2004 |
822 |
57.4 |
14.3 |
38.3 |
2005 |
803 |
57.2 |
14.0 |
41.5 |
2006 |
700 |
53.0 |
13.2 |
49.6 |
2007 |
648 |
44.7 |
14.5 |
47.4 |
2008 |
614 |
47.6 |
12.9 |
46.6 |
2009 |
638 |
43.5 |
14.7 |
48.7 |
2010 |
624 |
47.0 |
13.2 |
47.8 |
2011 |
642 |
42.5 |
15.0 |
51.6 |
2012 |
716 |
46.1 |
15.5 |
50.7 |
2013 |
696 |
47.6 |
14.6 |
60.1 |
2014 |
775 |
61.6 |
12.5 |
57.8 |
2015 |
795 |
56.0 |
14.1 |
59.5 |
2016 |
845 |
54.0 |
15.6 |
61.2 |
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.