Jenison Innovation Academy in Jenison, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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Jenison Innovation Academy is a suburban public school in Jenison, Michigan that is part of Jenison Public School District. It serves 242 students in grades K - 12. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 12

242 Students

# of teachers unavailable

800 Connie St

Jenison, MI 49428 View local requests

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Mrs. DeJonge

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Jenison Innovation Academy Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

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.

Jenison Innovation Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 30, 2026

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