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As we continue building our athletic programs at Shortridge, we want every student to feel that they belong, that they matter, and that they have the resources to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly appreciative of your willingness to invest in our school and our students. Your generosity is helping us build something special at Shortridge, and we are proud to have you as part of that journey.","fullyFundedDate":1790616648792,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-have-a-lane-you-have-a-chance/10656694/","projectTitle":"If You Have a Lane, You Have a Chance.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Huljak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp715007_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669824192134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/715007"},{"teacherId":715007,"projectId":10328231,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students at Shortridge High School, I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity and support. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in the opportunities and experiences we can provide our students. Because of you, we are able to give them resources that help them grow, build confidence, and take pride in themselves and their school.\r\n\r\nOur students have been excited and grateful to receive these new resources. Seeing their enthusiasm and knowing that others in our community believe in them is incredibly rewarding. Your support goes far beyond the materials themselves. It reminds our students that people care about their success and are willing to invest in their futures.\r\n\r\nAt Shortridge, we work hard every day to create an environment where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Your kindness helps us continue that mission. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for being part of the Shortridge family. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us leave things better than we found them.","fullyFundedDate":1782929920451,"projectUrl":"project/earn-the-win/10328231/","projectTitle":"Earn the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Huljak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp715007_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669824192134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/715007"},{"teacherId":9316677,"projectId":10407011,"letterContent":"The Shortridge High School (SHS) JROTC would like to thank you for sponsoring the soccer equipment to our cadets. Your generosity and spirit of giving is greatly appreciated by the students, their families, SHS, and our community. 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So, from the bottom of my heart and the hearts of my students, thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1784944873970,"projectUrl":"project/where-are-you-romeo/10321909/","projectTitle":"Where Are You, Romeo?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keppol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613058_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661959668265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613058"},{"teacherId":9825523,"projectId":10597425,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to DonorsChoose! I truly am thankful that you want to partner with me in helping my students graduate.\r\n\r\nYou might wonder how snacks help. My office is a welcoming space for students in our building. There are comfortable chairs, soft lighting and music, aromatherapy, and snacks to help make the credit recovery they do a little less stressful. They actually want to come to my office to work!\r\n\r\nThis Graduation Coach role is so rewarding. 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About this school
Shortridge IB High School is
an urban public school
in Indianapolis, Indiana that is part of Indianapolis Public School District.
It serves 1,183 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 38.2:1.
Its teachers have had 565 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 9 - 12
1,183 Students
31 Teachers
3401 N Meridian StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
80%
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.
Shortridge IB High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
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Shortridge IB High School
$396,533
raised using DonorsChoose
565
projects
funded
135
teachers
funded
1,620
donors
32
projects
for
basic supplies
87
projects for
technology
103
projects for
books
30
projects
for
art supplies
Shortridge IB High School has received support from
1,038 individuals from Indiana and
582 individuals out-of-state.