CPS Virtual Academy in Chicago, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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CPS Virtual Academy is a public school in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

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1326 W 14th Pl

Chicago, IL 60608 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

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CPS Virtual Academy Demographics

75%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

84%

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.

CPS Virtual Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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