Westmont High School in Campbell, California on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westmont High School","outOfStateSupporters":22.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2057787,"projectId":9583394,"letterContent":"When our pink poms arrived, the excitement in practice was instant. The dancers couldn't wait to open the boxes, try them out, and see how bright and powerful they looked in motion. The energy and unity they brought to the team were incredible.\r\n\r\nWe used the new pink poms during home football games in October—on the sidelines and during our halftime performances for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each time we took the field, the bright pink stood out under the lights, sparking conversations and showing our school's support for cancer awareness.\r\n\r\nFor our team, these poms represent more than just spirit gear—they're a symbol of hope and remembrance. We dedicated our performances to our teammate we lost in 2024 to ovarian cancer and to everyone touched by cancer in our community. The dancers carried that purpose into every routine and cheer, and it was powerful to see the crowd respond with so much enthusiasm and support.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our dancers the opportunity to honor a friend, support others, and make a difference in such a visible, positive way. This project reminded all of us how meaningful it can be to combine performance with purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1755750638563,"projectUrl":"project/poms-with-a-purpose-supporting-cancer-a/9583394/","projectTitle":"Poms With a Purpose: Supporting Cancer Awareness Through Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2057787_orig.jpg?crop=749,749,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734569855201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-stults"},{"teacherId":5307869,"projectId":9201250,"letterContent":"These supplies have already made such a difference! The 50 ml beakers were used the week they arrived as was the 3-d model of DNA. It was so awesome to see my students work out the various parts, put them together to form two separate DNA strands and then connect them using the stand to see the spiral shape form! \r\n\r\nI've also used the model with both my Human Anatomy classes and AP Biology classes this year too! Next unit we will use the foam models of the cell membrane and transport proteins. It will be so nice to have enough for each lab group to have one rather than having to rotate through so all can manipulate the materials.\r\n\r\nEach of these models represent something microscopic, yet with a structure that is understandable when you can touch, move, connect and disconnect the various parts with hands on manipulatives.\r\n\r\nI thank you and my students thank you for your generous support of our learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1744032787020,"projectUrl":"project/dna-magnetic-model-and-more/9201250/","projectTitle":"Dna Magnetic Model and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5307869_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584089759218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5307869"},{"teacherId":9702418,"projectId":9116150,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Westmont High School, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your contribution, we were able to jumpstart a brand-new Folklorico group that has already made a significant impact within our school community. The students have been filled with excitement and pride as they share their cultural heritage through dance, and the group has been met with admiration and praise from all who have witnessed their performances. Your investment in their creativity and passion means the world to us.\r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to continue building this group and expanding their skills and performances in the months to come. We can't wait to share the journey with you and keep you updated on upcoming performances and milestones. Your support is not only helping our students grow as artists but also fostering a sense of unity and pride in our school. Thank you again for being part of this exciting chapter in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1740698704744,"projectUrl":"project/whs-folklorico-practice-supplies/9116150/","projectTitle":"WHS Folklorico Practice Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ceja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702418_orig.jpg?crop=812,812,x0,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740092194810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702418"},{"teacherId":2057787,"projectId":9012770,"letterContent":"The rolling mirrors have completely transformed our dance rehearsals! Before the mirrors, it was hard for the team to evaluate themselves while practicing formations, technique, and synchronization. Now every dancer has the chance to see their own movements clearly.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the mirrors arrived and were rolled into the cafeteria, there were cheers and excited gasps. The reaction was pure joy! Several dancers immediately began testing their turns and checking posture, and one said, \"I feel like a real professional now!\" It was a proud moment for the team to see that people outside our school believe in them and are willing to support their growth. The mirrors instantly made them feel more confident and seen — literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nOur next focus is preparing for our football sidelines and halftimes. The mirrors are a key tool for this process — helping students see alignment, transitions, and artistic choices in real time. We will also work on our competition routines, where precise formations and synchronization are critical. With these mirrors, we can make those crucial micro-adjustments that elevate our performances. Thanks to our donors, we're stepping into the new season stronger than ever!","fullyFundedDate":1744956814966,"projectUrl":"project/reflecting-success-mirrors-for-our-danc/9012770/","projectTitle":"Reflecting Success: Mirrors for Our Dance Team","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2057787_orig.jpg?crop=749,749,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734569855201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-stults"},{"teacherId":5307869,"projectId":8803078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to provide quality colored pencils to my students. The combination of the Colors of the World pencils and those in the boxed set allow my students to complete the diagram as directed and make beautiful colored pictures for those without instructions. Please check out just a few examples of work created by my students.\r\n\r\nToday my students are coloring a page with the \"sliding filament\" theory diagrams, so they are being used yet again. The sharpeners are terrific too! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students! You rock!!!","fullyFundedDate":1727739617799,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-colors-makes-the-world-a-better/8803078/","projectTitle":"Diverse Colors Makes the World a Better Place!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5307869_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584089759218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5307869"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4717","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1726,"numTeachers":70,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.7,"schoolId":4717,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westmont High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westmont High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/campbell-union-high-school-district/westmont-high-school/4717"}

About this school

Westmont High School is an urban public school in Campbell, California that is part of Campbell Union High School District. It serves 1,726 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.7:1. Its teachers have had 144 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,726 Students

70 Teachers

4805 Westmont Ave

Campbell, CA 95008 View local requests

http://www.westmont.cuhsd.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Westmont High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Westmont High School Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

58%

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.

Westmont High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.