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Dorothy C York Innovation Academy is
a suburban public school
in Apollo Beach, Florida that is part of Hillsborough County Public School District.
It serves 1,381 students
in grades Pre-K - 8.
Its teachers have had 121 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Grades Pre-K - 8
1,381 Students
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Dorothy C York Innovation Academy
$43,747
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121
projects
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teachers
funded
249
donors
11
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books
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art supplies
Dorothy C York Innovation Academy has received support from
183 individuals from Florida and
66 individuals out-of-state.