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Top Washington Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 37% of public high school students in Washington 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 Washington is Kitsap Co Detention Center, East Grays Harbor High School, and Burlington-edison Alternative School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 81% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Chief Leschi School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
15230 15th N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Kitsap Co Detention Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
1338 Sw Old Clifton Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Martin Hall Detention Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
201 S. Pine St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 299-7733
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Mason County Detention Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Nespelem High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd, Po Bo
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Nw Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4407 172nd St Ne
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5250
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Ridgeview Group Home
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Skagit County Detention Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Skill Source
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
233 N Chelan St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Step To College Open Doors High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
500 W Main St
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-7014
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 11-12
101 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Whatcom Co Detention Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Rank: #1717.
Muckleshoot Tribal School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Lummi High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Paschal Sherman Indian School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-9
169 N End Omak Lk Rd
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Yakama Nation Tribal School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 8-12
601 Linden St
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4778
Rank: #2121.
Quileute Tribal School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
12181 La Push Rd
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 963-4100
Rank: #2222.
Lake Quinault School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-12
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bridgeport Aurora High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Tacoma
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-5656
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lake Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 9-12
412 Federal Ave
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Rank: #2525.
Stanton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 9-12
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Rank: #2626.
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 9-12
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Sentinel Tech Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-12
20140 Rd 24 Sw
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4565
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Wahluke High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
505 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4477
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Wishram High And Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-12
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Rank: #3131.
Heritage School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
7204 27th Ave Ne
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 965-2800
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
White Swan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
551 Signal Peak Road
White Swan, WA 98952
(509) 874-2324
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Computer Academy Toppenish High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 6-12
143 Ward Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3377
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Mossyrock Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 7-12
545 Williams St
Mossyrock, WA 98564
(360) 983-3184
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Washington average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Washington average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Washington include Burlington-edison Alternative School, Chief Leschi School and East Grays Harbor High School.

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