Dr James A Caradonio Ncc in Worcester, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dr James A Caradonio Ncc is a public school in Worcester, Massachusetts that is part of Worcester Public Schools. It serves 156 students in grades 6 - 12. Its teachers have had 71 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 12

156 Students

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1407A Main St

Worcester, MA 01603 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

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Dr James A Caradonio Ncc Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

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.

Dr James A Caradonio Ncc Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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