Waukesha STEM Academy-Saratoga in Waukesha, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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Waukesha STEM Academy-Saratoga is a public school in Waukesha, Wisconsin that is part of Waukesha School District. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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130 Walton Ave

Waukesha, WI 53186 View local requests

https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/domain/1294

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Waukesha STEM Academy-Saratoga Demographics

39%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

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.

Waukesha STEM Academy-Saratoga Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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