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Seeing their faces light up as they share their work and interact with our elders has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us cultivate a culture of gratitude in our school community!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1728672735823,"projectUrl":"project/thankful-for-our-elders/8853864/","projectTitle":"Thankful for our Elders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thornton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2354069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728310890595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2354069"},{"teacherId":2354069,"projectId":8911362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Professional Portfolios for Picture-Perfect Interviews\"! Your generosity has made a lasting impact on my students and their future endeavors.\r\n\r\nHaving professional portfolio materials allows my students to take genuine pride in their work and showcase their talent on a whole new level. The confidence they have shown as they develop their resumes to carry in their new portfolios has been impactful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students now have the exact tools they need to prepare for job interviews, and present their achievements with absolute confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their creative potential and helping them put their best foot forward!","fullyFundedDate":1733269024276,"projectUrl":"project/professional-portfolios-for-picture-perf/8911362/","projectTitle":"Professional Portfolios for Picture Perfect Interviews","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thornton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2354069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728310890595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2354069"},{"teacherId":2354069,"projectId":6000900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Calling All Dungeon Masters!\" to life! Your kindness and support mean the world to our gaming table.\r\n\r\nTabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are so much more than just a game for my students. They build critical life skills—fostering teamwork, creative problem-solving, empathy, narrative writing, and math skills—all in a safe, highly engaging environment. For many of my students, this club gives them a welcoming community where they can express themselves, collaborate, and step into the shoes of heroes.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our emerging Dungeon Masters and players now have the essential books, dice, and supplies they need to craft incredible adventures. 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For my students, having a calm space equipped with the right sensory tools and flexible resources transforms their school day. It allows them to self-regulate, decompress when feeling overwhelmed, and return to their learning feeling confident, supported, and ready to focus.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is a safer, more welcoming, and more inclusive space for every student who walks through the door. 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Your support has not only provided materials but also helped build confidence, a sense of belonging, and a clearer vision of what is possible after high school.","fullyFundedDate":1764720628283,"projectUrl":"project/a-g-college-awareness-for-underserved-po/9857024/","projectTitle":"A-G College Awareness for Underserved Populations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373519_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724971580142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373519"},{"teacherId":9373519,"projectId":9857017,"letterContent":"Your donation has made an immediate and powerful impact on our flag football team. The new video camera and tripod will transform how our athletes learn. Being able to film practices and games allows players to visually review their routes, defensive positioning, and decision-making. 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About this school
Wilcox High School is
an urban public school
in Santa Clara, California that is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
It serves 1,506 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.1:1.
Its teachers have had 149 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
1,506 Students
83 Teachers
3250 Monroe StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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77%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Wilcox High School
$124,292
raised using DonorsChoose
149
projects
funded
54
teachers
funded
227
donors
18
projects
for
basic supplies
23
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
25
projects
for
art supplies
Wilcox High School has received support from
208 individuals from California and
19 individuals out-of-state.