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Academy for Advanced Studies is
a public school
in McDonough, Georgia that is part of Henry County Schools.
It serves 500 students
in grades 10 - 12.
Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 10 - 12
500 Students
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401 Tomlinson StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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Academy for Advanced Studies
$6,418
raised using DonorsChoose
10
projects
funded
3
teachers
funded
64
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
Academy for Advanced Studies has received support from
33 individuals from Georgia and
31 individuals out-of-state.