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The School of Arts and Enterprise is
a suburban public school
in Pomona, California that is part of California Department of Education.
It serves 667 students
in grades 6 - 12.
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The School of Arts and Enterprise
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raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
59
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
books
The School of Arts and Enterprise has received support from
49 individuals from California and
10 individuals out-of-state.
