{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Santiago High School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10388357,"projectId":10089272,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and personally thank you for supporting our STEAM Family Night! Because of your generosity, our 4th–6th grade student leaders finally have the kits, clay, and books they need to host this incredible community event. It is so inspiring to watch these students transition from being learners to being teachers.You aren't just providing \"stuff\"; you're giving these kids a chance to see themselves as leaders and innovators. We can't wait to see the MPR filled with families building and discovering together. 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I've seen students who were once hesitant become more willing to participate and try new books. Your generosity is helping build strong literacy skills and a lasting enthusiasm for learning. I truly appreciate the impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755734103976,"projectUrl":"project/open-a-book-and-unlock-a-world/9560302/","projectTitle":"Open a Book, and Unlock a World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eckert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2642001"},{"teacherId":9224124,"projectId":9958941,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and personally thank you for supporting our \"Students Leading With Kindness\" project. Because of your generosity, my fourth through sixth graders now have the \"smelly\" markers, gel pens, and craft supplies they need to start their service journey. It's been so moving to watch our older students take charge of this. They aren't just making cards; they are learning how their words and actions can actually change someone else's day. Seeing them lead with such empathy for our younger students makes me so proud of our school community. Your gift is helping us turn \"kindness\" from a word on a poster into a real, hands-on experience. We can't wait to start delivering these messages of gratitude throughout the halls!","fullyFundedDate":1765910735957,"projectUrl":"project/students-leading-with-kindness-a-servic/9958941/","projectTitle":"Students Leading With Kindness: A Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alfonso Rivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9224124"},{"teacherId":9213501,"projectId":9814612,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire classroom, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in providing the fidgets, journals, and incentives for our students. These items have quickly become more than just \"tools\" or \"rewards\"—they are the fuel for a newfound sense of classroom community and individual focus. The fidgets have helped several students stay grounded and engaged during lessons, while the journals have provided a private, safe space for them to reflect on their daily growth and navigate their emotions.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation is most visible in our new attendance initiative. Using the journals you provided, every student has crafted their own SMART goal to track their attendance progress. It has been truly inspiring to watch them take ownership of their education, marking off each day they arrive on time and ready to learn. In fact, the momentum is so high that many students are already looking ahead and brainstorming their next attendance milestones. 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In November and December, she began working with Santiago clubs and teachers, coordinating donations for the drive. Two weeks ago, she hosted a care box-making event, assembling 200 boxes for families. And finally, after 6 months of work, we were able to pass out care boxes to families across GGUSD this past Saturday.","fullyFundedDate":1765691163786,"projectUrl":"project/santiago-club-community-food-drive/9955881/","projectTitle":"Santiago Club Community Food Drive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9017936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700243039880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9017936"},{"teacherId":9626179,"projectId":9803121,"letterContent":"We were able to make great use of our holiday supplies. Students absolutely loved the ornament making kits. We had lots of creative ornaments, and some students even used the jingle bells! 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About this school
Santiago High School is
a suburban public school
in Garden Grove, California that is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
It serves 1,801 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.9:1.
Its teachers have had 94 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Apr 29, 2026
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Santiago High School
$61,953
raised using DonorsChoose
94
projects
funded
30
teachers
funded
164
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
23
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Santiago High School has received support from
132 individuals from California and
32 individuals out-of-state.