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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy- Arizona

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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy- Arizona is a public school in Phoenix, Arizona that is part of Arizona Department of Education. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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1903 E Roeser Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85040 View local requests

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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy- Arizona Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

57%

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.

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy- Arizona Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy- Arizona

$16,666

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

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projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

project for art supplies

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy- Arizona has received support from 21 individuals from Arizona and 17 individuals out-of-state.

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