Approximately 31% of public high school students in Arizona 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 Arizona is Alhambra High School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Alhambra High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3839 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 764-6000
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 764-6000
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1333 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Arizona Collegiate High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3161 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
5610 S. Central Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
Indian Rte. 6 Mp 10.5
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Bradshaw Mountain Online Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
6000 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4277
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4277
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Cornerstone Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7107 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Coronado High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3810 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Gila Bend High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Hasan Preparatory & Leadership School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1333 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Holbrook High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
455 N 8th Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-2815
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-2815
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Las Puertas Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-10
100 W 37th St
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
16500 E Hwy 66
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
79 Navajo Mtn High School Rd
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Nfl Yet College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
4848 S 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1101 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 764-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 764-6500
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Omega Alpha Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1402 N San Antonio Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Pcjted - Baboquivari High School
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
Indian Route 19 Mile Marker 1
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Pcjted - Desert View High School
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1589 E Plantation Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 346-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 346-3925
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Pima Vocational High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
175 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Ppep Tec - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1840 E Benson Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 741-4369
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 741-4369
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Premier Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7544 W Indian School Rd Ste A2
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 245-1500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 245-1500
Rank: #1 - 491. - 49.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
Navajo Route N13 2miles South
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4200
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Arizona average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 31%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arizona?
The best top ranked public high schools in Arizona include Alhambra High School, Amerischools Academy - Camelback and Arizona Collegiate High School.
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