Top Florida Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 44% of public high school students in Florida are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
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: 99% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Florida (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Ascend Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5251 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 978-4555
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Boystown
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
9525 Sterling Dr
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
District Wide Homebound Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Eagles Nest Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
3698 Nw 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-11
5683 Us Highway 129 S Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Hernando County Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
16425 Spring Hill Dr
Brooksville, FL 34603
(352) 797-3408
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
His House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
20000 Nw 47 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Idea Hope
Magnet School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5050 E 10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 755-4690
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Idea Victory
Magnet School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
11612 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 461-6650
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2800 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-2800
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Juvenile Offenders Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
3741 Vision Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Keys Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Marchman Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Oak Grove Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Pace Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1028 Underwood Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Pinnacle Academy Inc.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2450 Prince St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Teen Parent
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
15255 Sw Jackson Ave
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-5054
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Turning Point
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1490 West Washington Street
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Rank: #1 - 321. - 32.
Village
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
1718 E Michigan St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Academic Solutions Academy A
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
2000 W Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 572-6600
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Academic Solutions High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
2000 W Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 572-6600
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Championship Academy Of Distinction High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
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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 44%% for 2024-25.
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The best top ranked public high schools in Florida include Ascend Career Academy, Boystown and Charlotte Technical College.

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