Lockport High School West in Lockport, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lockport High School West is a public school in Lockport, New York that is part of Lockport City School District. It serves 95 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

95 Students

# of teachers unavailable

319 West Ave

Lockport, NY 14094 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Lockport High School West Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Austin

Ms. Edmister

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Lockport High School West Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

14%

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.

Lockport High School West Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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