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Top New York Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 54% of public high school students in New York are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 96% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New York (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
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 - 51. - 5.
Emerson School Of Hospitality
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
70 W Chippewa St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Maccormick Secure Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
300 South Rd
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
Academy For Language And Technology
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-0219
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Aeci Ii Nyc Charter High School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
116 E 169th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(646) 741-7470
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4128
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Nyc Charter High School - Aeci
Charter School
(Math: 90-94%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
838 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(646) 400-5566
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Claremont International High School
(Math: 40-49%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4001
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
English Language Learners-inter Supp
(Math: 40-49%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
99 Terrace View Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 220-1889
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6333
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Jm Rapport School For Career Development
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 993-5581
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Manhattan Academy For Arts And Languages
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
111 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 576-0502
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
701 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-0571
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Pan American International High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3602
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-4011
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Dreamyard Preparatory School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Health Opportunities High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-1826
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
High School For Language And Innovation
(Math: 70-79%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3625
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
High School For Media & Communications
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
International School For Liberal Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-12
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8570
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Metropolitan Soundview High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy Of Letters
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-12
339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Validus Preparatory Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 466-4000
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7171
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 6-12
800 Home St-rm 205
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 378-0490
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Explorations Academy High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 893-6173
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
High School For Violin And Dance
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-0687
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
International Preparatory School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Leadership For Young Men
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 7-12
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 324-7760
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
New Directions Secondary School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4343
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
2697 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 597-6404
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
P.s. 811
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1434 Longfellow Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-3060
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What is the New York average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The New York average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 54%% for 2025.
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The best top ranked public high schools in New York include Brookwood Secure Center For Youth, Emerson School Of Hospitality and Maccormick Secure Center.

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