P723X at Metropolitan High School in Bronx, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

P723X at Metropolitan High School is a public school in Bronx, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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1180 Rev James A Polite Ave

Bronx, NY 10459 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

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P723X at Metropolitan High School Demographics

74%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

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.

P723X at Metropolitan High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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