Weston Ranch High School in Stockton, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Weston Ranch High School is an urban public school in Stockton, California that is part of Manteca Unified School District. It serves 1,181 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.4:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,181 Students

61 Teachers

4606 McCuen Ave

Stockton, CA 95206 View local requests

http://www.mantecausd.net

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Weston Ranch High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Sheeley

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Weston Ranch High School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

88%

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.

Weston Ranch High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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