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Top Kansas Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Kansas Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 36% of public high school students in Kansas 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 Kansas is Riverside Virtual High School, Caney Valley Charter Academy, and Otis Bison Academy, each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 66% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Kansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Otis Bison Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Riverside Virtual High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Rank: #44.
Kickapoo Nation School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-12
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Rank: #55.
Sowers Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 9-12
2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Rank: #66.
St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 1-12
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Gardner High School
(Math: ≤20%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 7-12
1430 Nw 25th St
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 746-7266
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: K-12
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wichita Alternative High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0500
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Chisholm Life Skills Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 12
2515 E Osie
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9500
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 6-12
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
West High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 9-12
820 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-3600
Rank: #1313.
Levy Sp Educational Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: K-12
400 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3400
Rank: #1414.
Glasco Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-12
200 Haynes & Buffalo St
Glasco, KS 67445
(785) 568-2291
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
South High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 9-12
701 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-5450
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wyandotte High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 9-12
2501 Minneosta Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7650
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 9-12
2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
North High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 9-12
1437 Rochester
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-6300
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 2-12
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Chase High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 8-12
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Rank: #2121.
Avondale Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-12
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Highland Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 9-12
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Liberal Sr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 9-12
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 10-12
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Miltonvale Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-12
520 Oak Street
Miltonvale, KS 67466
(785) 427-3365
Rank: #2626.
East High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 9-12
2301 E Douglas
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-7200
Rank: #2727.
Southeast High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 9-12
2641 S. 127th St E
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-2700
Rank: #2828.
J C Harmon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: 9-12
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
F L Schlagle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 9-12
2214 N 59th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-7500
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Turner High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 9-12
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dodge City High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 9-12
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Golden Plains High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 9-12
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Chetopa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 6-12
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Heights High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 9-12
5301 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-1400
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Lyons High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 9-12
601 E. American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kansas average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Kansas average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 36%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Kansas?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Kansas include Caney Valley Charter Academy, Otis Bison Academy and Riverside Virtual High School.

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