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Specifically, students have really appreciated the social emotional fidget toys. \r\n\r\nStudents often ask to use the fidget toys when we are testing or doing individual work. These fidget toys have helped them focus on the math lesson and work through problems. I have noticed an improved understanding of the math concepts and students willingness to try more advanced problems. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, thank you for the mini fridge in which extra breakfast items are stored as well as teacher lunches. This has been helpful in planning for the week specifically related to food preparation. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for you contribution! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1787160508152,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-and-sel-classroom/10419229/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming and SEL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5905284_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537594318400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5905284"},{"teacherId":5905284,"projectId":10466253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom. My students were thrilled to see the updated classroom space and noticed the calmer lighting and the addition of plants. They have shared that the space is welcoming and they feel more comfortable and ready to learn. \r\nThe students have really enjoyed the movable touch lamps which are placed with different groups each day. They also appreciate the string lights and lamps which create an atmosphere in which they can focus on their learning. This is especially unique in a math classroom as students have shared that usually English or elementary classrooms resemble this environment. \r\nThe feedback and positivity from my students have definitely made your contribution worthy!\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1787170053900,"projectUrl":"project/a-bright-welcoming-space-for-math-think/10466253/","projectTitle":"A Bright, Welcoming Space for Math Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5905284_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537594318400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5905284"},{"teacherId":8924659,"projectId":10306695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations. I have had several students express how they enjoy the coziness from the room and how it makes it feel calm. With the donations, the room now has more warm lighting, making it feel more welcoming. The students enjoy stopping by the office for a break or simply to check in. My goal is to continue to make small changes, to make the students they feel like they belong and make the office feel like it's a place they can go to when they need it. Thank you so much for not only making a difference to how the office looks, but how it makes the students feel.","fullyFundedDate":1780462503125,"projectUrl":"project/warm-lights-safe-space/10306695/","projectTitle":"Warm lights, Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8924659_orig.jpg?crop=955,955,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780261832809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8924659"},{"teacherId":7860673,"projectId":10262665,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students through the \"Help Our Students Find Their Voice Through Podcasting\" project! Your generosity is giving our CTE biomedical students an opportunity to develop skills that reach far beyond the classroom and prepare them for success in college, careers, and life.\r\n\r\nAs biomedical students, our learners spend a great deal of time developing technical knowledge and exploring careers in health science. Through this podcasting project, they are also learning how to communicate that knowledge with confidence, creativity, and purpose. Your support has helped create opportunities for students to step outside of their comfort zones and discover that their voices and ideas have value.\r\n\r\nPodcasting may seem like simply talking into a microphone, but for our students, it is so much more. 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About this school
Hollywood High School is
an urban public school
in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 980 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
Its teachers have had 355 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades 9 - 12
980 Students
61 Teachers
1521 N Highland AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Oct 8, 2026
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Hollywood High School
$211,521
raised using DonorsChoose
355
projects
funded
53
teachers
funded
572
donors
44
projects
for
basic supplies
62
projects for
technology
22
projects for
books
42
projects
for
art supplies
Hollywood High School has received support from
402 individuals from California and
170 individuals out-of-state.