Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Alternative High School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2002 |
137 |
8.0 |
17.1 |
97.8 |
| 2003 |
137 |
8.0 |
17.1 |
97.8 |
| 2004 |
127 |
10.0 |
12.7 |
97.6 |
| 2005 |
116 |
11.0 |
10.5 |
97.4 |
| 2006 |
86 |
9.0 |
9.6 |
96.5 |
| 2007 |
81 |
10.0 |
8.1 |
95.1 |
| 2008 |
76 |
11.0 |
6.9 |
96.1 |
| 2009 |
90 |
9.8 |
9.2 |
96.7 |
| 2010 |
104 |
7.0 |
14.8 |
97.1 |
| 2011 |
74 |
8.0 |
9.2 |
95.9 |
| 2012 |
53 |
11.0 |
4.8 |
94.3 |
| 2013 |
61 |
9.0 |
6.7 |
95.1 |
| 2014 |
37 |
7.0 |
5.2 |
91.9 |
| 2015 |
60 |
7.0 |
8.5 |
98.3 |
| 2016 |
0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 2017 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2018 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2019 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2020 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2021 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2022 |
0 |
0.0 |
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.