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Celentano Bio Hlth Med Magnet is
an urban public school
in New Haven, Connecticut that is part of New Haven Public Schools.
It serves 328 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
Its teachers have had 153 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Celentano Bio Hlth Med Magnet
$70,039
raised using DonorsChoose
153
projects
funded
52
teachers
funded
536
donors
15
projects
for
basic supplies
40
projects for
technology
12
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Celentano Bio Hlth Med Magnet has received support from
287 individuals from Connecticut and
249 individuals out-of-state.
