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About this school
Westlake High School is
a suburban public school
in Saratoga Springs, Utah that is part of Alpine School District.
It serves 3,155 students
in grades 9 - 12.
Its teachers have had 44 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
3,155 Students
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14%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Westlake High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 11, 2026
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Westlake High School
$35,395
raised using DonorsChoose
44
projects
funded
38
teachers
funded
50
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
11
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Westlake High School has received support from
36 individuals from Utah and
14 individuals out-of-state.
