Fitzgerald Community School in Santa Maria, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fitzgerald Community School is a public school in Santa Maria, California that is part of Santa Barbara County Education Office. It serves 48 students in grades 7 - 12. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 7 - 12

48 Students

# of teachers unavailable

402 Farnel Rd Ste M

Santa Maria, CA 93458 View local requests

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Fitzgerald Community School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Ursini

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Fitzgerald Community School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

91%

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.

Fitzgerald Community School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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