Ron Hockwalt Academy in Walnut, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ron Hockwalt Academy is a suburban public school in Walnut, California that is part of Walnut Valley Unified School District. It serves 60 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 30.0:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

60 Students

2 Teachers

476 S Lemon Ave

Walnut, CA 91789 View local requests

http://www.wvusd.k12.ca.us

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Ron Hockwalt Academy Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

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.

Ron Hockwalt Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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