Approximately 41% of public high school students in Florida are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 Florida is Ascend Career Academy with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 93%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Ascend Career Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5251 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 978-4555
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 978-4555
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Boys Town
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
975 Oklahoma St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Citrus Health Sipp/crisis
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Franklin County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1250 Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Here's Help
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
805 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
John Polk Alternative School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Miami Bridge North
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
2810 Nw S Riv Dr
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Miami Bridge South
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
326 Nw 3rd Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Oak Grove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
St. Johns County Jail (Djj)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
765 East St. Johns Ave
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 829-8850
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 829-8850
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Village
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
1718 E Michigan St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
31200 Josie Billie Highway
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Eagles Nest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
3698 Nw 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-12
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
Us Hwy 41 Mile Marker 37.5
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 894-2364
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 894-2364
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Pace Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-12
1028 Underwood Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Suned High School Of North Broward
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
1117 Banks Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 246-4004
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 246-4004
Rank: #3030.
Miami Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
18720 Sw 352nd St
Homestead, FL 33034
(786) 601-8003
Homestead, FL 33034
(786) 601-8003
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Academic Solutions Academy A
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
10044 Nw 31st Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Academic Solutions High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
10044 Nw 31st Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Rank: #3333.
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 4-12
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-12
9502 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 769-0445
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 769-0445
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-12
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Florida average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 41%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida?
The best top ranked public high schools in Florida include Ascend Career Academy, Boys Town and Burns Science And Technology Charter School.
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