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Your generosity and the incredible support made a real difference in their daily learning experience.\r\nWith the essential supplies you helped provide; hand sanitizer, bulletin board decorations, replacement headphones, a classroom mic, and snacks—I was able to create a more engaging and inclusive environment. The microphone allowed me to move freely around the room while teaching, ensuring every student could hear clearly without me having to raise my voice. The headphones supported digital learning, especially for students who rely on online resources. And the snacks helped meet a basic need for students who came to school hungry, allowing them to focus better and feel cared for.\r\nThis project impacted my students by improving their focus, boosting their confidence, and showing them that their learning environment matters. 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They created custom gift bags, carefully selecting items such as candy, toys, and packaging. Each student calculated the unit cost of materials, factored in labor, and determined the total cost of goods. From there, they identified their target market, set a selling price, and computed their profit margins.\r\nThis project gave students a real-world experience in pricing, budgeting, and marketing—skills that are essential for future entrepreneurs. 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About this school
McLane High School is
an urban public school
in Fresno, California that is part of Fresno Unified School District.
It serves 2,045 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.9:1.
Its teachers have had 47 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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McLane High School
$29,707
raised using DonorsChoose
47
projects
funded
21
teachers
funded
132
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
McLane High School has received support from
100 individuals from California and
32 individuals out-of-state.