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About this school
Mica Mountain High School is
a rural public school
in Tucson, Arizona that is part of Vail School District.
It serves 1,306 students
in grades 9 - 12.
Its teachers have had 33 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
46%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Mica Mountain High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 10, 2026
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Mica Mountain High School
$30,600
raised using DonorsChoose
33
projects
funded
22
teachers
funded
37
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
13
projects for
books
Mica Mountain High School has received support from
31 individuals from Arizona and
6 individuals out-of-state.
