Approximately 38% of public high school students in Connecticut 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 Connecticut is Jumoke Academy, with 97% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 67%
97%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Connecticut (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-12
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Rank: #22.
Bassick High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1181 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7350
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7350
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bridgeport Military Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
160 Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-3961
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-3961
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Warren Harding High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
379 Bond St
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-2751
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-2751
Rank: #55.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts High School Campu
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
415 Granby Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4140
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4140
Rank: #66.
Wilby High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
568 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
New London High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Weaver High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
415 Granby St.
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1640
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1640
Rank: #99.
Crosby High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 9-12
300 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8061
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Bulkeley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 9-12
395 Lyme Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1011
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1011
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 9-12
422 Highland Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 6-12
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 9-12
1 Lincoln Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Hartford Public High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 9-12
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1497
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1497
Rank: #1515.
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: 9-12
2 Pent Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 695-9450
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 695-9450
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 6-12
375 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 870-8188
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 870-8188
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
James Hillhouse High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 9-12
480 Sherman Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7500
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Waterbury Career Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 9-12
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-12
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Classical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-12
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: K-12
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 6-12
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 6-12
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet Pathway
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 6-12
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Amistad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: K-12
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Elm City College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: K-12
407 James Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 772-7010
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 772-7010
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Metropolitan Business Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 9-12
115 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7700
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7700
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Orville H. Platt High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 9-12
220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Rank: #2929.
High School In The Community
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: 9-12
175 Water St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 9-12
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 9-12
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Hill Regional Career High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 9-12
140 Legion Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5000
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5000
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 9-12
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Wilbur Cross High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 9-12
181 Mitchell Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400
Rank: #3535.
Great Path Academy At Ct State Manchester
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 9-12
60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Connecticut average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 38%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Connecticut?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Connecticut include Jumoke Academy, Bassick High School and Bridgeport Military Academy.
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