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

Top New Hampshire Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 17% of public high school students in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire is Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H), with 82% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 25% 82% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 9-12
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Rank: #22.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 9-12
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 9-12
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Rank: #44.
Ledyard Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 9-12
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Rank: #55.
River View Chartered Public School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: 9-12
169 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Rank: #66.
Franklin High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 9-13
119 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-12
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Manchester West High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-12
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Rank: #99.
Pittsburg School (High)
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: 9-12
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Manchester Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 9-12
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rivendell Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 6-12
2972 Route 25a
Orford, NH 03777
(603) 353-4321
Rank: #1212.
Bud Carlson Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: 9-12
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rank: #1313.
Littleton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: 9-12
159 Oak Hill Ave.
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-5601
Rank: #1414.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 37%
Grades: 9-12
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Rank: #1515.
Nute High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: 9-13
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Rank: #1616.
Robert Frost Charter School (H)
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: 9-12
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Laconia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 32%
Grades: 9-13
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Nashua High School North
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 32%
Grades: 9-12
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Newport Middle High School (High)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 31%
Grades: 9-13
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Stevens High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 31%
Grades: 9-13
175 Broad St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 30%
Grades: 9-12
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lisbon Regional School (High)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 30%
Grades: 9-12
24 Highland Ave.
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603) 838-5506
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Berlin Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 29%
Grades: 9-12
550 Willard St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Farmington Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 29%
Grades: 9-12
40 Thayer Dr
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Rank: #2525.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 28%
Grades: 9-12
23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 27%
Grades: 9-12
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
White Mountains Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 27%
Grades: 9-12
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Concord High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-13
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Groveton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-12
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Hinsdale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-12
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-12
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Manchester Memorial High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 25%
Grades: 9-12
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Nashua High School South
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 25%
Grades: 9-12
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Somersworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 25%
Grades: 9-12
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 25%
Grades: 9-12
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The New Hampshire average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 17%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire?
The best top-ranked public high schools in New Hampshire include Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H), North Country Charter Academy (H) and Brentwood Academy.

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