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About this school
Perspectives Charter School - Ldrship Academy is
an urban public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Perspectives Charter Schools.
It serves 1,200 students
in grades 6 - 12.
Its teachers have had 46 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Perspectives Charter School - Ldrship Academy Demographics
93%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
99%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Perspectives Charter School - Ldrship Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jan 15, 2026
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Perspectives Charter School - Ldrship Academy
$34,869
raised using DonorsChoose
46
projects
funded
32
teachers
funded
206
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Perspectives Charter School - Ldrship Academy has received support from
136 individuals from Illinois and
70 individuals out-of-state.
