Approximately 68% of public high school students in Guam are eligible for free lunch (2026-27).
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 Guam is Southern High School, with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 48%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Free Lunch Eligibility Trends
Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data
| Year | Guam (GU) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80% | 49.6% |
| 2022 | 81% | 46.4% |
| 2021 | 84% | 47.3% |
| 2020 | 88% | 47% |
| 2019 | 86% | 47% |
| 2018 | 79% | 41.7% |
| 2017 | 73% | 41.7% |
| 2016 | 74% | 43.3% |
| 1998 | 28% | 28.8% |
| 1997 | 23% | 29% |
| 1996 | 24% | 25.3% |
| 1995 | 22% | 25.2% |
| 1994 | 23% | 24.5% |
| 1993 | 19% | 22.6% |
| 1992 | 20% | 21.2% |
| 1991 | 20% | 9.9% |
| 1990 | 25% | 9.6% |
| 1989 | 26% | 7.9% |
| 1988 | 31% | 7% |
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Guam (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1 Jose Perez Leon Guerrero Dri
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 479-2103
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 479-2103
Rank: #22.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
13-15 Mariner Avenue
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 300-5570
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 300-5570
Rank: #33.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
298 G. Washington Dr.
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 734-2911
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 734-2911
Rank: #44.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 9-12
660 Route 3
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 300-1870
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 300-1870
Rank: #55.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 9-12
189 Chalan Pale Duenas
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-5291
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-5291
Rank: #66.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 9-12
395 Juan Jacinto Road
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-3625
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-3625
Rank: #77.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: 9-12
331 N. Marine Drive
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 642-2100
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 642-2100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guam average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Guam average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 68%% for 2026-27.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Guam?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Guam include Southern High School, Tiyan High School and George Washington High School.
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