Isana Nascent Academy - 42nd St. Campus in Los Angeles, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Isana Nascent Academy - 42nd St. Campus is a public school in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades Not specified

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4231 4th Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90008 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 Nascent Academy - 42nd St. Campus Teachers on DonorsChoose

Dr. Hedako Brown

Mr. Rupiper

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Isana Nascent Academy - 42nd St. Campus Demographics

76%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

77%

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 Nascent Academy - 42nd St. Campus Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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