Echo Alternative School in Johnston City, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Echo Alternative School is a rural public school in Johnston City, Illinois that is part of [County run]. It serves 15 students in grades 8 - 12. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 8 - 12

15 Students

# of teachers unavailable

17428 Route 37

Johnston City, IL 62951 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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Echo Alternative School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

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.

Echo Alternative School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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