Myron B Thompson Academy in Honolulu, Hawaii on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Myron B Thompson Academy is an urban public school in Honolulu, Hawaii that is part of Honolulu School District. It serves 424 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.2:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 12

424 Students

20 Teachers

1040 Richards St Ste 220

Honolulu, HI 96813 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

Myron B Thompson Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Dr. Sharon Schleigh

Ms. Yamauchi

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Myron B Thompson Academy Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

33%

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.

Myron B Thompson Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 2, 2026

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