Sims Academy of Innovation & Technical in Winder, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sims Academy of Innovation & Technical is a public school in Winder, Georgia that is part of Barrow County School District. It serves 800 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

800 Students

# of teachers unavailable

985 Austin Rd

Winder, GA 30680 View local requests

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Sims Academy of Innovation & Technical Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Beck

Ms. Snyder

Mrs. Wilson

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Sims Academy of Innovation & Technical Demographics

70%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

Sims Academy of Innovation & Technical Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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