Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mesa High School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2000 |
65 |
6.0 |
10.8 |
46.2 |
| 2001 |
60 |
6.0 |
10.0 |
51.7 |
| 2002 |
101 |
6.0 |
16.8 |
29.7 |
| 2003 |
101 |
6.0 |
16.8 |
29.7 |
| 2004 |
20 |
2.5 |
8.0 |
45 |
| 2005 |
37 |
5.0 |
7.4 |
40.5 |
| 2006 |
42 |
2.5 |
16.8 |
38.1 |
| 2007 |
36 |
2.8 |
12.9 |
47.2 |
| 2008 |
57 |
2.5 |
22.8 |
29.8 |
| 2009 |
52 |
9.0 |
5.8 |
42.3 |
| 2010 |
121 |
8.0 |
15.1 |
27.3 |
| 2011 |
49 |
9.6 |
5.0 |
49 |
| 2012 |
48 |
11.1 |
4.2 |
39.6 |
| 2013 |
37 |
10.3 |
3.5 |
75.7 |
| 2014 |
40 |
11.0 |
3.6 |
52.5 |
| 2015 |
53 |
11.0 |
4.8 |
56.6 |
| 2016 |
52 |
11.0 |
4.7 |
55.8 |
| 2017 |
36 |
11.0 |
3.2 |
63.9 |
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.
