Templeton High School in Templeton, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Templeton High School is a suburban public school in Templeton, California that is part of Templeton Unified School District. It serves 738 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.4:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

738 Students

38 Teachers

1200 S Main St

Templeton, CA 93465 View local requests

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Templeton High School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

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.

Templeton High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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