Alfred Fairfax Academy in Kansas City, Kansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Alfred Fairfax Academy is an urban public school in Kansas City, Kansas that is part of Kansas City, Kansas City Public Schools. It serves 52 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 43 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

52 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2226 N 85th St

Kansas City, KS 66109 View local requests

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Alfred Fairfax Academy Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

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.

Alfred Fairfax Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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