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About this school
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is
a suburban public school
in Altadena, California that is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
It serves 144 students
in grades K - 8.
Its teachers have had 159 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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85%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Pasadena Rosebud Academy
$171,756
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projects
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teachers
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Pasadena Rosebud Academy has received support from
110 individuals from California and
72 individuals out-of-state.