Approximately 52% of public high school students in Texas 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 Texas is Aldine J J A E P 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 Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Aldine J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Alter School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
1810 Port Neches Ave
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Annunciation Maternity Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Axtell/be Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-9
102 Genevieve St
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Boys Ranch High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
27 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-0032
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-0032
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Daep At Holmgreen
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-11
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Devine Daep School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Everman Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
300 Shelby Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76140
(817) 568-3592
Fort Worth, TX 76140
(817) 568-3592
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Excel Academy (Jjaep)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2525 Murworth 100
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-9712
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-9712
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 12
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
H S Point
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-11
301 W P St
Deer Park, TX 77536
(832) 668-7455
Deer Park, TX 77536
(832) 668-7455
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 11
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Hope Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Houston Heights Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1125 Lawrence St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
400 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Jjaep Campus
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
20200 Eastway Village Dr
Humble, TX 77347
(281) 641-8058
Humble, TX 77347
(281) 641-8058
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-11
1673 Terre Colony
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-5547
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-5547
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Killeen Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
4800 E Rancier Ave
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0150
Rank: #1 - 771. - 77.
Letot Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
10505 Denton Dr
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Texas average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 52%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The best top ranked public high schools in Texas include Aldine J J A E P, Alter School and Annunciation Maternity Home.
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