Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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Wilmington High School is a suburban public school in Wilmington, Massachusetts that is part of Wilmington Public Schools. It serves 619 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.6:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

619 Students

72 Teachers

159 Church St

Wilmington, MA 01887 View local requests

http://www.wpsk12.com/

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Wilmington High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Francis

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Wilmington High School Demographics

15%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

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.

Wilmington High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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