{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leto High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6401336,"projectId":10341303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the 6-foot rectangular tables for my classroom. Your support has made a tremendous difference in how I am able to organize our learning space. These tables have allowed me to create a classroom environment that is much more conducive to the reading program we are using and gives my students designated spaces for different types of learning.\r\n\r\nI now have one set of tables arranged specifically for small-group instruction, where I can work closely with students and provide more individualized reading support. Another area has been set up as computer stations, with students positioned so that their screens face outward, making it easier for me to monitor and assist them as they work. The remaining tables provide comfortable spaces for independent reading and individual assignments.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and your willingness to support our students. Having the right classroom furniture may seem like a simple thing, but it has had a meaningful impact on our daily instruction and has helped me create a more organized, purposeful, and student-centered learning environment. 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Your generosity made this possible, and it's already helping my classroom in ways I didn't expect.","fullyFundedDate":1774187680654,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-the-path-to-deeper-reading/10132458/","projectTitle":"Coloring the Path to Deeper Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bueltmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8800371"},{"teacherId":10457088,"projectId":10281733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project and providing my students with supplies that have made our classroom more engaging, creative, and supportive. The felt tip pens, art markers, and index cards were used for a \"Setting Your Intentions\" activity in which students chose one word they wanted to focus on throughout the school year. They wrote a paragraph explaining what their word meant to them and how they planned to live it out this year. 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Thank you for investing in their success and helping me create a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1780235382110,"projectUrl":"project/from-pencils-to-deodorant-and-everythin/10281733/","projectTitle":"From Pencils to Deodorant, and Everything in Between","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Solter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10457088_orig.png?crop=605,605,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778677466973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10457088"},{"teacherId":2460698,"projectId":10255900,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our project. 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The opportunities that this equipment will provide would not be possible without the kindness and commitment of donors like you.\r\n\r\nI am excited to see the incredible projects our students will create and the skills they will develop through these new resources. Thank you for believing in my students and for supporting their success.","fullyFundedDate":1778031972549,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-macbook-needed-to-run-our-new/10255900/","projectTitle":"Makerspace MacBook needed to run our new programs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2460698_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557024127079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-copeslibrary"},{"teacherId":10479847,"projectId":10196875,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding my project for reliable technology. With my new laptop I have been able to directly impact student and teacher outcomes. For example, I wrote district curriculum and presented professional learning using the tools on my computer, I ran New Teacher Orientation and pre-planning learning sessions for teachers, and I have already begun working with small groups of students to build literacy skills and confidence in the upcoming school year. \r\n\r\nWhile schools do their best to provide teachers with the technology and tools needed to support students, we know it takes a village. 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Thanks to this project, students can now print essays, research projects, timelines, study guides, and source analyses directly in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis printer has helped remove an important barrier for students pursuing college-level success. AICE International History is a rigorous course that gives students the opportunity to earn college credits through Cambridge examinations. Having reliable access to printing allows students to submit polished assignments, participate in peer review activities, and better prepare for the expectations of college coursework.\r\n\r\nThe project has also increased student confidence and engagement. Students take pride in producing professional-looking work and are more willing to revise and improve assignments when they can easily print updated copies. Most importantly, this project has supported equity in the classroom by ensuring all students, regardless of financial background, have access to the tools needed to succeed in an advanced academic program.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping empower my students and supporting their path toward college and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1760881949416,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-to-print-their-succe/9840205/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students to Print Their Success in History","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9713573"},{"teacherId":10457088,"projectId":10132294,"letterContent":"The laptop and mobile desk I received have already made a tremendous impact on my students' writing process. 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Many students take greater pride in their final drafts because the technology helps them produce polished work that looks professional.\r\n\r\nSome of my reluctant writers have especially benefited from this new technology. Students who previously became frustrated during revision are now more engaged and willing to keep working because the laptop makes the process smoother and more interactive. I have also seen students gain confidence as they independently edit and improve their own writing.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide tools that encourage students to become stronger, more confident writers.","fullyFundedDate":1774187679441,"projectUrl":"project/the-writers-workshop-a-mobile-editing/10132294/","projectTitle":"The Writer’s Workshop: A Mobile Editing Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Solter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10457088_orig.png?crop=605,605,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778677466973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10457088"},{"teacherId":4713462,"projectId":9421873,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students now have access to a complete, professionally bound set of calculus notes that they use every single day. 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Several students have shared that they feel more confident knowing their notes are \"all there\" and easy to follow. Students who sometimes struggle with organization or pacing have especially benefited, as they can focus on learning instead of copying everything down. 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Because of your kindness, our Building Thinking Classroom has become an even more engaging, collaborative, and inclusive space.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard supplies allow students to actively stand, write, draw, erase, and revise their thinking together. This has been especially powerful for my English Language Learners who are just beginning to acquire the language. Being able to communicate visually at the whiteboards helps break down language barriers and gives them the confidence to share ideas with their peers. I've seen students who were once hesitant to speak now actively contributing, pointing, drawing, and collaborating with classmates in ways that feel natural and safe.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a classroom environment where every student's thinking matters. Students are learning not only math skills, but also how to communicate, problem-solve, and support one another. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in my students. Because of you, my classroom is a place where collaboration thrives and every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762094306773,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms-creating-s/9849168/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms: Creating Space for Every Student to Think","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10324822_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761172636403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmullermath123"},{"teacherId":10324822,"projectId":9849634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing three standing rolling whiteboards for my classroom. These whiteboards have truly been a transformative addition to our learning environment. From the moment they arrived, students were eager to use them, and their excitement translated immediately into meaningful academic engagement. The ability to move, collaborate, and visibly share their thinking has made learning more interactive and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nThe rolling whiteboards have been especially impactful for my multilingual learners, as they allow students of different language backgrounds to communicate their ideas visually and collaboratively. By aligning with the BTC (Building Thinking Classrooms) method, these boards have encouraged productive struggle, student discourse, and critical thinking while incorporating physical movement into lessons. As a result, I have seen a dramatic increase in student participation, confidence, and overall engagement across all class periods.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the flexibility of the rolling whiteboards has allowed us to maximize our classroom space in ways that were not previously possible. 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About this school
Leto High School is
a suburban public school
in Tampa, Florida that is part of Hillsborough County Public School District.
It serves 1,929 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
Its teachers have had 306 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 9 - 12
1,929 Students
133 Teachers
4409 W Sligh AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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89%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Leto High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
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Leto High School
$195,414
raised using DonorsChoose
306
projects
funded
82
teachers
funded
757
donors
44
projects
for
basic supplies
99
projects for
technology
18
projects for
books
6
projects
for
art supplies
Leto High School has received support from
544 individuals from Florida and
213 individuals out-of-state.