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My goal is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn without barriers, and your support has made that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a direct and lasting impact in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764780624881,"projectUrl":"project/because-hungry-kids-cant-learn/9810942/","projectTitle":"Because Hungry Kids Can’t Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9227780_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y405&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733495323341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshowardsclass"},{"teacherId":9641834,"projectId":9795249,"letterContent":"Thank you for being the \"silent sentinels\" our classroom needs! Your generosity has provided the essential tools that keep our daily learning environment safe, organized, and focused.\r\n\r\nWith the new pencil dispensers, heavy-duty sharpeners, and timers, our routines are smoother than ever. 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About this school
Jones High School is
an urban public school
in Orlando, Florida that is part of Orange County Public Schools.
It serves 1,653 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.0:1.
Its teachers have had 199 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Apr 10, 2026
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Jones High School
$171,003
raised using DonorsChoose
199
projects
funded
74
teachers
funded
375
donors
21
projects
for
basic supplies
50
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Jones High School has received support from
231 individuals from Florida and
144 individuals out-of-state.