Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baltimore Community High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2010 |
159 |
11.0 |
14.4 |
83.6 |
2011 |
295 |
18.0 |
16.3 |
75.6 |
2012 |
261 |
18.0 |
14.5 |
76.2 |
2013 |
331 |
18.0 |
18.3 |
75.5 |
2014 |
426 |
17.0 |
25.0 |
72.8 |
2015 |
677 |
22.0 |
30.7 |
75.8 |
2016 |
488 |
22.0 |
22.1 |
98 |
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.