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About this school
Sylvan Hills Junior High School is
a suburban public school
in Sherwood, Arkansas that is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
It serves 2 students
in grades 8 - 9.
Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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58%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Sylvan Hills Junior High School
$16,629
raised using DonorsChoose
15
projects
funded
9
teachers
funded
31
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
7
projects
for
art supplies
Sylvan Hills Junior High School has received support from
25 individuals from Arkansas and
6 individuals out-of-state.
