Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Downtown Alternative High School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1998 |
8 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
24 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 2001 |
40 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 2002 |
27 |
1.0 |
27.0 |
n/a |
| 2003 |
27 |
1.0 |
27.0 |
n/a |
| 2004 |
42 |
n/a |
n/a |
92.9 |
| 2005 |
68 |
n/a |
n/a |
89.7 |
| 2006 |
56 |
2.0 |
28.0 |
94.6 |
| 2007 |
40 |
1.0 |
40.0 |
60 |
| 2008 |
53 |
1.0 |
53.0 |
7.5 |
| 2009 |
2 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0 |
| 2010 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.