Academy of Scientific Exploration at VRHS #5 in San Fernando, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Academy of Scientific Exploration at VRHS #5 is a public school in San Fernando, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

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1001 Arroyo Avenue

San Fernando, CA 91340 View local requests

https://chavezexplorehs.lausd.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Academy of Scientific Exploration at VRHS #5 Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Ambrosio

Mrs. Contreras

Ms. Suk

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Academy of Scientific Exploration at VRHS #5 Demographics

76%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

77%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Academy of Scientific Exploration at VRHS #5 Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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