{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Trenton Ninth Grade Academy","outOfStateSupporters":69.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10355326,"projectId":10151281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the bilingual students in our building with this incredible gift. Your support of these students makes a huge difference, especially in our current climate. My students are so grateful to be able to participate in exciting projects, events, and activities. The items in this project made a huge difference for my kids. The impacts of these kinds of projects, especially for kids with high needs, are tremendous in our community! I am go grateful for your support as we are enjoying this school year and planning many activities.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to continuing this school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider our class for the future. Right now we are requesting a few very important things for our classroom. The most important project posted is for items that support our annual student carnival. We are also seeking materials to help us make the community room and comfortable learning space. Our future project requests include items like printers and technology, hygiene supplies, mindfulness items, books, and basic needs. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778092204722,"projectUrl":"project/clean-drinking-water/10151281/","projectTitle":"Clean Drinking Water","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Finan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355326"},{"teacherId":10355326,"projectId":10192848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the bilingual students in our building who are participating in our annual carnival this year. Your support of these students makes a huge difference, especially in our current climate. My students are so grateful to be able to participate in exciting projects, events, and activities. The items in this project made a huge difference for my kids. The impacts of these kinds of projects, especially for kids with high needs, are tremendous in our community! I am go grateful for your support as we are enjoying this school year and planning many activities.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to continuing this school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider our class for the future. Right now we are requesting a few very important things for our classroom. The most important project posted is for items that support our annual student carnival. We are also seeking materials to help us make the community room and comfortable learning space. Our future project requests include items like printers and technology, hygiene supplies, mindfulness items, books, and basic needs. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778035086244,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-the-carnival/10192848/","projectTitle":"Prizes for the Carnival","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Finan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355326"},{"teacherId":9813511,"projectId":10199880,"letterContent":"Thank you, truly thank you, for supporting this project for the students, friends, and families in our school. Our clothing closet and events are really important in our community and are always appreciated and enjoyed. Our kids, especially those that will have high needs this school year, are going to appreciate having access to these clothes when they are in need! We are so appreciative of these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to starting this coming school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider us for the future. Right now we are requesting a series of things for our upcoming student carnival - this is our most important event of the year. We will be continuing this clothes drive through the winter and fall, so please look out for projects for shirts from myself and other teachers in our school. We are setting up requests for summer supplies, basic needs, and more health and hygiene products, such as tooth brushes and tooth pastes, plus technology to organize the climate and culture office. Our future project requests include items like items to meet the basic needs of the children in our school. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778091431637,"projectUrl":"project/carnival-accounting/10199880/","projectTitle":"Carnival Accounting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813511_orig.jpg?crop=2898,2898,x114,y1142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740583597587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813511"},{"teacherId":9813511,"projectId":10199874,"letterContent":"Thank you, truly thank you, for supporting this project for the students, friends, and families in our school. Our clothing closet and events are really important in our community and are always appreciated and enjoyed. Our kids, especially those that will have high needs this school year, are going to appreciate having access to these clothes when they are in need! We are so appreciative of these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to starting this coming school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider us for the future. Right now we are requesting a series of things for our upcoming student carnival - this is our most important event of the year. We will be continuing this clothes drive through the winter and fall, so please look out for projects for shirts from myself and other teachers in our school. We are setting up requests for summer supplies, basic needs, and more health and hygiene products, such as tooth brushes and tooth pastes, plus technology to organize the climate and culture office. Our future project requests include items like items to meet the basic needs of the children in our school. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778091431181,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-at-the-carnival/10199874/","projectTitle":"Prizes at the Carnival","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813511_orig.jpg?crop=2898,2898,x114,y1142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740583597587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813511"},{"teacherId":9813511,"projectId":10199898,"letterContent":"Thank you, truly thank you, for supporting this project for the students, friends, and families in our school. Our clothing closet and events are really important in our community and are always appreciated and enjoyed. Our kids, especially those that will have high needs this school year, are going to appreciate having access to these clothes when they are in need! We are so appreciative of these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to starting this coming school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider us for the future. Right now we are requesting a series of things for our upcoming student carnival - this is our most important event of the year. We will be continuing this clothes drive through the winter and fall, so please look out for projects for shirts from myself and other teachers in our school. We are setting up requests for summer supplies, basic needs, and more health and hygiene products, such as tooth brushes and tooth pastes, plus technology to organize the climate and culture office. Our future project requests include items like items to meet the basic needs of the children in our school. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778014627932,"projectUrl":"project/carnival-prizes-2/10199898/","projectTitle":"Carnival Prizes - 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813511_orig.jpg?crop=2898,2898,x114,y1142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740583597587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813511"},{"teacherId":9813511,"projectId":10192732,"letterContent":"Thank you, truly thank you, for supporting this project for the students, friends, and families in our school. Our clothing closet and events are really important in our community and are always appreciated and enjoyed. Our kids, especially those that will have high needs this school year, are going to appreciate having access to these clothes when they are in need! We are so appreciative of these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to starting this coming school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider us for the future. Right now we are requesting a series of things for our upcoming student carnival - this is our most important event of the year. We will be continuing this clothes drive through the winter and fall, so please look out for projects for shirts from myself and other teachers in our school. We are setting up requests for summer supplies, basic needs, and more health and hygiene products, such as tooth brushes and tooth pastes, plus technology to organize the climate and culture office. Our future project requests include items like items to meet the basic needs of the children in our school. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778035084713,"projectUrl":"project/shade-at-the-carnival/10192732/","projectTitle":"Shade at the Carnival","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813511_orig.jpg?crop=2898,2898,x114,y1142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740583597587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813511"},{"teacherId":9813511,"projectId":10199904,"letterContent":"Thank you, truly thank you, for supporting this project for the students, friends, and families in our school. Our clothing closet and events are really important in our community and are always appreciated and enjoyed. Our kids, especially those that will have high needs this school year, are going to appreciate having access to these clothes when they are in need! We are so appreciative of these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to starting this coming school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider us for the future. Right now we are requesting a series of things for our upcoming student carnival - this is our most important event of the year. We will be continuing this clothes drive through the winter and fall, so please look out for projects for shirts from myself and other teachers in our school. We are setting up requests for summer supplies, basic needs, and more health and hygiene products, such as tooth brushes and tooth pastes, plus technology to organize the climate and culture office. Our future project requests include items like items to meet the basic needs of the children in our school. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778014629161,"projectUrl":"project/candy-apples-at-the-carnvial/10199904/","projectTitle":"Candy Apples at the Carnvial","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813511_orig.jpg?crop=2898,2898,x114,y1142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740583597587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813511"},{"teacherId":9813511,"projectId":10132650,"letterContent":"Thank you, truly thank you, for supporting this project for the students, friends, and families in our school. Our clothing closet and events are really important in our community and are always appreciated and enjoyed. Our kids, especially those that will have high needs this school year, are going to appreciate having access to these clothes when they are in need! We are so appreciative of these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to starting this coming school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider us for the future. Right now we are requesting a series of things for our upcoming student carnival - this is our most important event of the year. We will be continuing this clothes drive through the winter and fall, so please look out for projects for shirts from myself and other teachers in our school. We are setting up requests for summer supplies, basic needs, and more health and hygiene products, such as tooth brushes and tooth pastes, plus technology to organize the climate and culture office. Our future project requests include items like items to meet the basic needs of the children in our school. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777938651078,"projectUrl":"project/bras-for-the-ladies/10132650/","projectTitle":"Bras for the Ladies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813511_orig.jpg?crop=2898,2898,x114,y1142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740583597587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813511"},{"teacherId":9813511,"projectId":10148344,"letterContent":"Thank you, truly thank you, for supporting this project for the students, friends, and families in our school. Our clothing closet and events are really important in our community and are always appreciated and enjoyed. Our kids, especially those that will have high needs this school year, are going to appreciate having access to these clothes when they are in need! We are so appreciative of these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to starting this coming school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider us for the future. Right now we are requesting a desktop computer to support our Life Skills Autism Coffee Cart. We will be continuing this clothes drive through the winter and fall, so please look out for projects for shirts from myself and other teachers in our school. We are setting up requests for summer supplies, basic needs, and more health and hygiene products, such as tooth brushes and tooth pastes, plus technology to organize the climate and culture office. Our future project requests include items like items to meet the basic needs of the children in our school. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777642758408,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-care-closet/10148344/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813511_orig.jpg?crop=2898,2898,x114,y1142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740583597587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813511"},{"teacherId":7842757,"projectId":10258410,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your support of our students and our outdoor learning events is so appreciated. My students are so grateful to be able to extend their learning beyond the classroom using the materials that were provided in this project. The impacts of these kinds of projects, especially for kids with high needs, are tremendous in our community! I am go grateful for your support as we are now underway into the spring semester and are already planning for programming for our outdoor classroom, indoor garden, and Life Skills students throughout the year.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to continuing this school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider our class for the future. Right now we are requesting a few very important things for our classroom. The most important projects posted are in support of our annual school Carnival. There are many projects from many teachers up for this carnival, so please look out for them too! We are also requesting more items for our chickens who are due to hatch in 5 days and our outdoor classroom - now that we have partnered with our autistic Life Skills students, these projects support their daily routines. We are also seeking materials for PBL projects that we have upcoming and for our outdoor classroom. Our future project requests include items like printers and technology for our Social Media and Broadcasting club, larger hydroponic gardens, mindfulness items, books, and basic needs. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778225474708,"projectUrl":"project/ski-ball-at-the-carnival/10258410/","projectTitle":"Ski-Ball at the Carnival","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7842757_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620137338606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-flora"},{"teacherId":7842757,"projectId":10257634,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your support of our students and our outdoor learning events is so appreciated. My students are so grateful to be able to extend their learning beyond the classroom using the materials that were provided in this project. The impacts of these kinds of projects, especially for kids with high needs, are tremendous in our community! I am go grateful for your support as we are now underway into the spring semester and are already planning for programming for our outdoor classroom, indoor garden, and Life Skills students throughout the year.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to continuing this school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider our class for the future. Right now we are requesting a few very important things for our classroom. The most important projects posted are in support of our annual school Carnival. There are many projects from many teachers up for this carnival, so please look out for them too! We are also requesting more items for our chickens who are due to hatch in 5 days and our outdoor classroom - now that we have partnered with our autistic Life Skills students, these projects support their daily routines. We are also seeking materials for PBL projects that we have upcoming and for our outdoor classroom. Our future project requests include items like printers and technology for our Social Media and Broadcasting club, larger hydroponic gardens, mindfulness items, books, and basic needs. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778225471889,"projectUrl":"project/giant-connect-4-for-the-carnival/10257634/","projectTitle":"Giant Connect 4 for the Carnival","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7842757_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620137338606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-flora"},{"teacherId":7842757,"projectId":10257585,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your support of our students and our outdoor learning events is so appreciated. My students are so grateful to be able to extend their learning beyond the classroom using the materials that were provided in this project. The impacts of these kinds of projects, especially for kids with high needs, are tremendous in our community! I am go grateful for your support as we are now underway into the spring semester and are already planning for programming for our outdoor classroom, indoor garden, and Life Skills students throughout the year.\r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to continuing this school year in the most positive way possible. Our students and staff experienced a difficult school year last year due to teacher shortages and learning loss from the pandemic. Creating a classroom environment that is positive, supportive, respectful, and engaging is tantamount to a successful fall. We couldn't do it without the support of the Donorschoose community.\r\n\r\nPlease consider our class for the future. Right now we are requesting a few very important things for our classroom. The most important projects posted are in support of our annual school Carnival. There are many projects from many teachers up for this carnival, so please look out for them too! We are also requesting more items for our chickens who are due to hatch in 5 days and our outdoor classroom - now that we have partnered with our autistic Life Skills students, these projects support their daily routines. We are also seeking materials for PBL projects that we have upcoming and for our outdoor classroom. Our future project requests include items like printers and technology for our Social Media and Broadcasting club, larger hydroponic gardens, mindfulness items, books, and basic needs. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778091431788,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-food-at-the-carnival/10257585/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Food at the Carnival","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7842757_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620137338606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-flora"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109566","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":837,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":30.7,"schoolId":109566,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Trenton Ninth Grade Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Trenton Ninth Grade Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/trenton-public-schools/9th-grade-academy/109566"}
Join the 1,292 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Trenton Ninth Grade Academy is
an urban public school
in Trenton, New Jersey that is part of Trenton Public Schools.
It serves 837 students
in grades 9 - 9.
Its teachers have had 962 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 9
837 Students
# of teachers unavailable
500 Perry StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Share and help support Trenton Ninth Grade Academy
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 18, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Trenton Ninth Grade Academy
$452,710
raised using DonorsChoose
962
projects
funded
66
teachers
funded
1,292
donors
89
projects
for
basic supplies
148
projects for
technology
75
projects for
books
51
projects
for
art supplies
Trenton Ninth Grade Academy has received support from
396 individuals from New Jersey and
896 individuals out-of-state.