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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Pennsylvania Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 57% of public high school students in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is Academy Park High School, Altoona Area High School, and Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School, among others each 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 Pennsylvania (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Academy Park High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
300 Calcon Hook Rd
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4330
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1119 Township Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-2024
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Berwick Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
5501 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Brookville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
Brookville Jr./sr. High School
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Bucktail High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1300 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Building 21
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
6501 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-7450
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
601 Woodland Ave
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-4000
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Career Technology Center Of Lackawanna County
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3201 Rockwell Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
435 Kings Hwy
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Central Mountain High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
64 Keystone Central Dr
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Chester High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
232 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Clairton Middle School High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2831 Washington Ave
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Coatesville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
1445 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3730
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
105 Second Street
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-7421
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Conneaut Area Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
302 W School Dr
Linesville, PA 16424
(814) 683-5551
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Connellsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
201 Falcon Drive
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-1350
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Corry Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
534 E Pleasant St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-8297
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1701 North 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Cowanesque Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
51 North Fork Road
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2233
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Rank: #1 - 1561. - 156.
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
100 Crozerville Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 459-3050
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Pennsylvania average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 57%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Pennsylvania include Academy Park High School, Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School and Altoona Area High School.

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