Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Washington, District of Columbia on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maya Angelou Public Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9915397,"projectId":9095933,"letterContent":"On behalf of the young adults in our program, we want to extend our gratitude for your generous donation of books. Your contribution is not only providing them with an opportunity to engage with new worlds and ideas but is also offering a chance for personal growth, reflection, and healing.\r\n\r\nIncarceration can often feel isolating, and access to books can be a powerful tool for education, emotional support, and a sense of connection to something greater. Thanks to your support, these young individuals are gaining access to resources that will empower them to imagine new possibilities for their futures.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a tangible difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to making a positive impact. We are excited to continue to provide these young adults with the tools they need to move forward in their lives with renewed hope and determination.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1741469376436,"projectUrl":"project/library-books-for-the-win/9095933/","projectTitle":"Library Books for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bonomini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915397"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_123857","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":287,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":64,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"12 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":123857,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maya Angelou Public Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maya Angelou Public Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/district-of-columbia-public-charter-school-board/maya-angelou-public-charter-school-yalc/123857"}

About this school

Maya Angelou Public Charter School is a public school in Washington, District of Columbia that is part of District of Columbia Public Charter School Board. It serves 287 students in grades 12 - 12. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 12 - 12

287 Students

# of teachers unavailable

5600 E Capitol St NE

Washington, DC 20019 View local requests

https://www.seeforever.org/

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Maya Angelou Public Charter School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bonomini

Ms. Van Sylk

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Maya Angelou Public Charter School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

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.

Maya Angelou Public Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.