"High deprivation" refers to a condition or situation where someone lacks basic necessities or essential resources, often resulting in a significant disadvantage or hardship.
Based in an area of high deprivation, 68 per cent of pupils are identified as vulnerable. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Focus on improving the retention of science teachers within the profession, and also in schools of highest need, for example in schools in areas of higher deprivation. (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk)
They were a real help to me when I was a young vicar in a parish with very high deprivation, and I'm always up for a dare.» (premierchristianity.com)