Santa Paula High School in Santa Paula, California on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Santa Paula High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10164249,"projectId":9564508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an iPad to support my work as a school counselor. Your gift has made a meaningful difference in how I am able to connect with and support students each day.\r\n\r\nWith your support of the iPad, I can now bring counseling resources directly into classrooms, rather than relying solely on my office. This has allowed me to reach more students in a comfortable and familiar environment. I've been able to meet needs outside, in their classes, where they feel most comfortable. I have also been able to have students access technology, in cases that they don't have a phone or electronic of their own. Students are often quiet when they don't have the appropriate resources or don't participate, but having the IPAD as a resource allows them to participate.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has also helped me respond more quickly when students need support, availablilty to access or QSIS student platform, provide tools for check-ins, and guided discussions right in the moment. It has also strengthened my collaboration with teachers and made counseling more accessible and impactful for students.\r\n\r\nI am sincerely grateful for your support. Your donation has allowed me to better meet students where they are and provide meaningful experiences that support their growth and well-being. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755710944405,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-and-supporting-students-with/9564508/","projectTitle":"Connecting and Supporting Students with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10164249"},{"teacherId":10218826,"projectId":9643525,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our students. The iPad and Apple Pencil have become valuable tools in our counseling program. These resources help students engage in meaningful activities like reflection and planning. They also make sessions more interactive and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nStudents have responded with excitement and curiosity when using the new technology. It has helped them feel more confident sharing their thoughts and ideas. We have seen a positive shift in student engagement and participation. Your kindness is truly making a difference in their daily experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1766796832516,"projectUrl":"project/modern-counseling-support-for-every-stud/9643525/","projectTitle":"Modern Counseling Support for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218826"},{"teacherId":10052289,"projectId":9402959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project \"Fidgets For Focus\". The funding of different types of fidgets helps my students with special needs focus on their classroom assignments. For example, if a student feels restless or anxious, he or she will take a brain break and spin their fidget for a moment and then return to work. If they are overstimulated, they use the squish balls to release tension. Assignment completion and grades have improved. I can't thank you enough for your generous donation and support of my classroom and students.","fullyFundedDate":1751902043512,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/9402959/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052289"},{"teacherId":6092715,"projectId":8921747,"letterContent":"This prep book allows our student who strive to enter the military have a chance practice the ASVAB test and study from flash cards. This is helpful as the local library no longer has a free online app that helps people prepare for the tests. By buying 15 will help 15 students get a chance to live a dream of helping their county and providing a better life for their families. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity in providing a prep guide to the ASVAB for my student. It will help them get higher schools on the math section and the comprehension sections.","fullyFundedDate":1740158210716,"projectUrl":"project/practice-makes-perfect-asvab/8921747/","projectTitle":"Practice Makes Perfect: ASVAB","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6092715_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545155700510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6092715"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40894","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1659,"numTeachers":67,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.8,"schoolId":40894,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Santa Paula High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Santa Paula High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-paula-unified-school-district/santa-paula-high-school/40894"}

About this school

Santa Paula High School is a town public school in Santa Paula, California that is part of Santa Paula Unified School District. It serves 1,659 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.8:1. Its teachers have had 33 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,659 Students

67 Teachers

404 N 6th St

Santa Paula, CA 93060 View local requests

http://www.santapaulaunified.org

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Santa Paula High School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Santa Paula High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Santa Paula High School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Santa Paula High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 9, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.