Independence Nontraditional School in Manassas, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Independence Nontraditional School is a rural public school in Manassas, Virginia that is part of Prince William County Public Schools. It serves 350 students in grades Pre-K - 12. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 12

350 Students

# of teachers unavailable

14550 Aden Rd

Manassas, VA 20112 View local requests

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Independence Nontraditional School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Independence Nontraditional School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

64%

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.

Independence Nontraditional School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 11, 2026

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