Eastside High School in Lancaster, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eastside High School is a suburban public school in Lancaster, California that is part of Antelope Valley Union High School District. It serves 2,592 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.2:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,592 Students

99 Teachers

3200 E Avenue J8

Lancaster, CA 93535 View local requests

http://www.eastsidehigh.org

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Eastside High School Demographics

91%

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.

Eastside High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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