Westlake Charter School - High School in Sacramento, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Westlake Charter School - High School is a public school in Sacramento, California that is part of Natomas Unified School District. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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4400 East Commerce Way,

Sacramento, CA 95834 View local requests

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Westlake Charter School - High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Westlake Charter School - High School Demographics

61%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

69%

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.

Westlake Charter School - High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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