Isana Himalia Academy in Los Angeles, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Isana Himalia Academy is an urban public school in Los Angeles, California that is part of California Department of Education. It serves 648 students in grades Pre-K - 8. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

648 Students

# of teachers unavailable

4607 S Central Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90011 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Isana Himalia Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Castillo

Ms. Corona

Ms. Rodriguez

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Isana Himalia Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

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.

Isana Himalia Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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