Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School in Long Beach, California on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School","outOfStateSupporters":8.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6427366,"projectId":9525413,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our students at Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School. With your donations, we were able to purchase all of the items on our wish list for our incentive bin. This allows our most vulnerable students the opportunity to get a prize when they accomplish or improve on one of their goals. Those items included snacks, fidget toys, and other small incentives. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, we were able to get a school-wide incentive for our 50th Day of School. We gave every student a rubber duck that they will continue to bring to campus on each incremental attendance celebration (75th day, 100th day, etc.) as a play on the \"5 little ducks\" nursery rhyme. So far, our students have loved it (more than we even expected!).\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generous contribution. Our students are aware that these items were donated and are very appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1754853839037,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-always-matters/9525413/","projectTitle":"Attendance ALWAYS Matters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thompson49"},{"teacherId":8903409,"projectId":7086988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Because of your kindness, we were able to create a calm corner—a welcoming space designed to help promote relaxation, focus, and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThis space is already making a meaningful difference, providing comfort and a sense of safety when it's needed most. Your support didn't just fund materials; it helped create an environment where people can pause, reset, and feel supported.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in this project. Thank you for being part of something that brings calm and care into our community.","fullyFundedDate":1672812042410,"projectUrl":"project/calming-area/7086988/","projectTitle":"Calming Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaitan & Ms. Lopez-Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8903409_orig.jpg?crop=1260,1260,x997,y554&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671239839350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8903409"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101912","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":91.7,"schoolId":101912,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/rancho-dominguez-preparatory-school/101912"}

About this school

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School is an urban public school in Long Beach, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. It serves 707 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Its teachers have had 29 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 12

707 Students

40 Teachers

4110 Santa Fe Ave

Long Beach, CA 90810 View local requests

http://www.bit.ly/ranchodominguez

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School Demographics

90%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 19, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.