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Top Utah Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 20% of public high school students in Utah 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 Utah is Monument Valley High School, Lake Powell High School, and Nebo Advanced Learning Center, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 47% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Utah (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Grouse Creek Secondary
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-10
76785 W 11900 N
Grouse Creek, UT 84313
(435) 515-5211
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Lake Powell High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: ≤5%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
18 Cougar Ln
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Nebo Advanced Learning Center
(Reading: 45-49%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
161 E 400 N
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 489-2833
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Tooele Community Learning Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Rank: #66.
Mana Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
2355 S Technology Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-6262
Rank: #77.
Utah International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-12
3761 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 290-1306
Rank: #88.
Whitehorse High School
(Math: ≤5%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 7-12
300 W 100 N
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Rank: #99.
Life Skills Academy
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 12
11150 S. 300 East
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-5467
Rank: #1010.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 7-12
1234 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Rank: #1111.
Malan's Peak Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 7-12
790 W 12th St
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 334-0271
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Creek High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: K-12
55 E 100 South
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Rank: #1313.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 7-12
704 S Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
Rank: #1414.
Mound Fort Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 7-9
1396 Liberty Ave
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 737-7800
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Ridge High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 6-12
555 W 100 N
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-9464
Rank: #1616.
Highland Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 7-9
325 Gramercy Ave
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 737-7700
Rank: #1717.
Pinnacle Canyon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-12
210 N 600 E
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-8102
Rank: #1818.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Grades: K-12
264 S 500 E
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0350
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Roots Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 9-12
2250 South 1300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 573-8719
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Vanguard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 7-12
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Rank: #2121.
South Sanpete Education Support Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: K-12
39 S Main St
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
East Hollywood High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: 9-12
2185 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Granite Connection High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: K-12
501 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Ogden Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-9
1415 Lincoln Ave
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 627-2066
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Green River High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 7-12
400 N 455 W, 400 North 455 Wes
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-3461
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Horizon Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 6-12
955 W 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3924
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
San Juan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 6-12
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Water Canyon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 7-12
880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Rank: #2929.
George Washington High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 7-12
455 28th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7400
Rank: #3030.
Bridges Nebo Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: PK-12
165 S. 700 E.
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 798-4006
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Granger High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 8-12
3690 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 5-12
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Rank: #3333.
East High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: 9-12
840 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-1661
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Castle Valley Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: PK-12
755 N Cedar Hills Dr
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Entheos Academy Magna
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K-9
2606 S 7200 W
Magna, UT 84044
(801) 250-5233
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Utah average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 20%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Utah?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Utah include Grouse Creek Secondary, Lake Powell High School and Monument Valley High School.

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