Arroyo West Active Learning Academy in Moorpark, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Arroyo West Active Learning Academy is a suburban public school in Moorpark, California that is part of Moorpark Unified School District. It serves 410 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

410 Students

21 Teachers

4117 Country Hill Rd

Moorpark, CA 93021 View local requests

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Arroyo West Active Learning Academy Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

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.

Arroyo West Active Learning Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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