I3 Academy High School in Birmingham, Alabama on DonorsChoose

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About this school

I3 Academy High School is a public school in Birmingham, Alabama that is part of Birmingham City Schools. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

2601 Carson Rd

Birmingham, AL 35215 View local requests

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I3 Academy High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Lawrence

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I3 Academy High School Demographics

81%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

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.

I3 Academy High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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