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ABCD University High School is
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in Roxbury, Massachusetts that is part of Boston Public Schools.
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ABCD University High School
$34,849
raised using DonorsChoose
48
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
86
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
7
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
ABCD University High School has received support from
48 individuals from Massachusetts and
38 individuals out-of-state.