Top California Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 49% of public high school students in California are eligible for free lunch (2024).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in California is Academy For Change with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in California (2024)

School
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
16703 S. Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Bill M. Manes High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Blue Heron
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-11
9345 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Blue Ridge
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1041 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
727 S. Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
589 W. Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2233
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Dan Jacobs
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2880 E. Gibson Rd.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 406-5300
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Eagle Summit Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-9
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Greenville Junior/senior High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
117 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/community
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Jewel City Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-10
440 W. Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Lighthouse Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
250 S. Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1017
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Lloyd Hance Community
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1510 Argonaut Rd.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4167
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Macgregor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Madison Community High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
17923 Stephens St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Mission Community Day
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1128 S. Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Mokelumne High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
160 Ct.land High Sch Ln.
Courtland, CA 95615
(916) 775-1771
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Moreno High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
255 S. Lasky Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 551-5100
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Mt. Lassic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Napa County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
212 Walnut St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Noli School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
24335 Soboba Rd
San Jacinto, CA 92581
(951) 654-5596
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Nova Opportunity
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-9
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Rank: #1 - 581. - 58.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The California average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 49%% for 2024.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in California?
The best top ranked public high schools in California include Academy For Change, Bellflower Alternative Education Center and Bill M. Manes High School.

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