Valley Academy of Learning in Wenatchee, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Valley Academy of Learning is an urban public school in Wenatchee, Washington that is part of Wenatchee School District 246. It serves 215 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 43.0:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

215 Students

5 Teachers

1911 N Wenatchee Ave

Wenatchee, WA 98801 View local requests

http://home.wsd.wednet.edu/val/val_home.htm

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Valley Academy of Learning Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. H

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Mrs. Nicpan-Brown

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Valley Academy of Learning Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

12%

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.

Valley Academy of Learning Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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