High Tech LA Middle in Sherman Oaks, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

High Tech LA Middle is a public school in Sherman Oaks, California that is part of California Department of Education. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

5041 Sunnyslope Ave

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 View local requests

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High Tech LA Middle Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Cagney

Ms. Mitchell

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High Tech LA Middle Demographics

50%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

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.

High Tech LA Middle Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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