James E. Groppi High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James E. Groppi High School is an urban public school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that is part of Milwaukee Public Schools. It serves 100 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.7:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

100 Students

13 Teachers

1312 N 27th St

Milwaukee, WI 53208 View local requests

http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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James E. Groppi High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Jensen

Ms. Myers

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James E. Groppi High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

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.

James E. Groppi High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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