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Leroy Greene Academy is
an urban public school
in Sacramento, California that is part of Natomas Unified School District.
It serves 740 students
in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.5:1.
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71%
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American, or Asian
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Leroy Greene Academy
$33,135
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71
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teachers
funded
233
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art supplies
Leroy Greene Academy has received support from
145 individuals from California and
88 individuals out-of-state.