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Your support has helped create a more engaging and motivating school environment, where students feel excited about showing up every day.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of our program was a special Paint and Sip party, where students celebrated their commitment to attendance with art, creativity, and fun. One student excitedly shared that it was \"the best day ever!\" This event, along with the ongoing distribution of small prizes and snacks, has truly made a difference. The students absolutely love the popsicles, chips, Capri Suns, and glow sticks, and their smiles and enthusiasm are a testament to the success of this initiative.\r\n\r\nBeyond just the tangible rewards, your contributions have helped reinforce the importance of attendance, instilling a sense of accomplishment and belonging among our students. For many, school is not just a place to learn but a safe and supportive community, and your generosity has played a crucial role in fostering that environment. 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About this school
Crescent Heights SJ Magnet School is
an urban public school
in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 193 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
Its teachers have had 535 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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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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Crescent Heights SJ Magnet School
$279,713
raised using DonorsChoose
535
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
1,195
donors
32
projects
for
basic supplies
13
projects for
technology
33
projects for
books
30
projects
for
art supplies
Crescent Heights SJ Magnet School has received support from
843 individuals from California and
352 individuals out-of-state.