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Top Texas Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 51% of public high school students in Texas 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 Texas is Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center, Aldine J J A E P, and Alter 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 Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Aldine J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Alter School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-11
1810 Port Neches Ave
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Alter School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-9
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
1402 N Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-10
102 Genevieve St
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Boys Ranch High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
27 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-0032
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
301 E House St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Cameron County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-9
203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Christus Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-9
333 Santa Rosa N
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-2406
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Comquest Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
207 N Peach St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 516-0611
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Daep At Holmgreen
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Dallas Co School For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1673 Terre Colony Dr
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 652-7113
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-11
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 12
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 11-12
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Harris Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
955 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-1755
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
#1 Duvall St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-7800
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-11
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
400 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
207 Philpot
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
2525 Murworth
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-10
1673 Terre Colony
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-5547
Rank: #1 - 751. - 75.
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
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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 51%% for 2026.
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 Alter School.

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