Star Academy in Avondale, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Star Academy is a public school in Avondale, Arizona that is part of Avondale Elementary School District. It serves 21 students in grades K - 8. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 8

21 Students

# of teachers unavailable

44 S 3rd Ave

Avondale, AZ 85323 View local requests

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Star Academy Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

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.

Star Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Star Academy

$20,857

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

Star Academy has received support from 33 individuals from Arizona and 20 individuals out-of-state.

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Star Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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