Payson Center for Success in Payson, Arizona on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Payson Center for Success","outOfStateSupporters":0.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7370028,"projectId":9108161,"letterContent":"We appreciate the opportunity to establish a community garden. The students thoroughly enjoyed the process of setting it up and initiating the planting before the summer break. Several students are even returning to tend to the garden during the summer.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead to next fall, we are excited about the prospect of harvesting fresh vegetables that we can share with our students. Additionally, we have beautiful flowers that will enhance the lunch and break times. This community garden project not only promotes teamwork and responsibility among the students but also fosters a greater appreciation for nature and healthy eating.","fullyFundedDate":1739482600367,"projectUrl":"project/community-garden-to-inspire-students/9108161/","projectTitle":"Community Garden to Inspire Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Short","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7370028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739375980378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7370028"},{"teacherId":7370028,"projectId":6755927,"letterContent":"Thank you for donation to the stimulation chairs for Payson Center for Success. Digital curriculum can be difficult for students to remain focused for an extended amount of time. All PCS students, which includes many students will special needs like ADHD and anxiety, have enjoyed having this option to allow them quiet movement with the yoga ball chairs, which enhances their ability to focus on the work. Having the yoga balls with chair bases has also minimized the distractions in the room and keeps everything organized during class changes.","fullyFundedDate":1661645700016,"projectUrl":"project/chairs-for-success/6755927/","projectTitle":"Chairs for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Short","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7370028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739375980378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7370028"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63173","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":89,"numTeachers":5,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":100.0,"schoolId":63173,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Payson Center for Success on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Payson Center for Success","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/payson-unified-school-district-10/payson-center-for-success/63173"}

About this school

Payson Center for Success is a town public school in Payson, Arizona that is part of Payson Unified School District 10. It serves 89 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

89 Students

5 Teachers

514 W Wade Ln

Payson, AZ 85541 View local requests

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

Payson Center for Success Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Candace

Ms. Short

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

Payson Center for Success Demographics

56%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

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.

Payson Center for Success 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.