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About this school
South Pointe Junior High School is
an urban public school
in Phoenix, Arizona that is part of Leona Group.
It serves 114 students
in grades 6 - 8.
Its teachers have had 48 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades 6 - 8
114 Students
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93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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South Pointe Junior High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
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South Pointe Junior High School
$29,130
raised using DonorsChoose
48
projects
funded
29
teachers
funded
122
donors
18
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
South Pointe Junior High School has received support from
79 individuals from Arizona and
43 individuals out-of-state.
