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PS 37 @ IS 2 is
a public school
in Staten Island, New York that is part of District 75 City Wide Programs.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area
28%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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PS 37 @ IS 2
$13,309
raised using DonorsChoose
29
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
75
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
PS 37 @ IS 2 has received support from
61 individuals from New York and
14 individuals out-of-state.