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Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy is
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in Washington, District of Columbia that is part of DC Public Schools.
Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy Demographics
44%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
77%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
$2,252
raised using DonorsChoose
6
projects
funded
6
teachers
funded
19
donors
2
projects for
technology
Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy has received support from
10 individuals from District of Columbia and
9 individuals out-of-state.
