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These moments of shared play and exploration are more than fun—they help students build friendships, practice communication, and feel a greater sense of belonging in our classroom community.\r\nYour generosity has given our students more than instruments and classroom materials. You have given them opportunities to laugh together, create together, express themselves, and discover the joy of learning alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where music, creativity, friendship, and connection can flourish. 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It is currently set up on each tables for students to use in their daily activities. Due to the budget impact of our district, the many needed supplies are limiting and not met. Many of our students come from a low income households and asking them to supply some of the material cannot be met but with all your support, they will have the needed materials,","fullyFundedDate":1779242727513,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies/10292563/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2153620"},{"teacherId":10310951,"projectId":10317158,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in supporting this project. Our students lit with excitement at the sight of the supplies; they are working hard to use the materials effectively and creatively to improve the layout of the classroom. 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We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have access to materials that encourage creativity, engagement, and academic growth. 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About this school
John Marshall High School is
an urban public school
in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 1,859 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.2:1.
Its teachers have had 258 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 9 - 12
1,859 Students
92 Teachers
3939 Tracy StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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74%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
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John Marshall High School
$241,762
raised using DonorsChoose
258
projects
funded
68
teachers
funded
920
donors
32
projects
for
basic supplies
35
projects for
technology
15
projects for
books
25
projects
for
art supplies
John Marshall High School has received support from
711 individuals from California and
209 individuals out-of-state.