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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top New York Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 55% of public high school students in New York are eligible for free lunch (2026).
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 New York is Brookwood Secure Center For Youth, Aeci Ii Nyc Charter High School, and Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept, each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 96% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New York (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Aeci Ii Nyc Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
116 E 169th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(646) 741-7470
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3623
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Academy For Language And Technology
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-0219
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Claremont International High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4001
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-12
800 Home St-rm 205
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 378-0490
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
International Community High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4128
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Nyc Charter High School - Aeci
Charter School
(Math: 40-49%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
838 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(646) 400-5566
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Pan American International High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3602
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Explorations Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 893-6173
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
High School For Media & Communications
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
International School For Liberal Arts
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-12
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8570
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
701 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-0571
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Bronx Envision Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-1590
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-3126
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
English Language Learners-inter Supp
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
99 Terrace View Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 220-1889
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Harold O Levy School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-9
650 Academy St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 567-9162
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
International High School At Prospect Heights
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6333
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Jm Rapport School For Career Development
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 993-5581
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Kingsbridge International High School
(Math: 30-39%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8580
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Lafayette International School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Metropolitan Soundview High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy Of Letters
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-12
339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Urban Assembly School For Applied Math And Science
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-12
1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 466-7800
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Academy For Excellence In Leadership
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-9
82 Lewis Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 453-1001
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
99 Terrace View Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 563-6678
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Bronx Leadership Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1710 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 299-4274
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7171
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community Service
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Dreamyard Preparatory School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Rank: #28 - 5128. - 51.
Health Opportunities High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-1826
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What is the New York average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
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