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Top Arizona Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 32% of public high school students in Arizona are eligible for free lunch (2026).
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 Biyaagozhoo Center, Alhambra High School, and Amerischools Academy - Camelback, among others each 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Alhambra High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3839 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 764-6000
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1333 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Arizona Collegiate High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3161 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
5610 S. Central Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Biyaagozhoo Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
Indian Rte. 6 Mp 10.5
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Cornerstone Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7107 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Coronado High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Cottonwood Education Services
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Crossroads At East Valley Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3810 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Ganado High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Gila Bend High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
715 W. Mariposa St.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 288-4518
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Hasan Preparatory & Leadership School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1333 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Holbrook High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
455 N 8th Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-2815
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Intelli-school - Metro Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3327 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Las Puertas Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-10
100 W 37th St
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Learning Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Maryvale High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3415 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-2000
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Music Mountain Jr./sr. High School
(Math: ≤10%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
16500 E Hwy 66
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
(928) 769-2202
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Navajo Mountain High School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
79 Navajo Mtn High School Rd
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
North High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1101 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 764-6500
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Omega Alpha Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1402 N San Antonio Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
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
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
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
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance
Alternative School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1589 E Plantation Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 346-3925
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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 32%% for 2026.
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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