Norton Science & Language Academy in San Bernardino, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Norton Science & Language Academy is an urban public school in San Bernardino, California that is part of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. It serves 825 students in grades K - 10. Its teachers have had 29 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 10

825 Students

# of teachers unavailable

230 S Waterman Ave

San Bernardino, CA 92408 View local requests

nsla.lewiscenter.org

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Norton Science & Language Academy Demographics

77%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Norton Science & Language Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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