Balsz Online Academy in Phoenix, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Balsz Online Academy is a public school in Phoenix, Arizona that is part of Balsz Elementary School District 31. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

4825 E. Roosevelt St.

Phoenix, AZ 85008 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

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

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Balsz Online Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Mask

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Balsz Online Academy Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

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.

Balsz Online Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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