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Cats Academy

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About this school

Cats Academy is a town public school in Toppenish, Washington that is part of Toppenish School District. It serves 151 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

151 Students

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143 Ward Rd

Toppenish, WA 98948 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

Cats Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Compo

Ms. Frank

Mr. Gonzalez

Mrs. Renteria Rodriguez

Mr. Stiner

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Cats Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

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.

Cats Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Cats Academy

$16,945

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for basic supplies

project for technology

projects for art supplies

Cats Academy has received support from 21 individuals from Washington and 7 individuals out-of-state.

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