Minor Daniels Academy in Louisville, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Minor Daniels Academy is a suburban public school in Louisville, Kentucky that is part of Jefferson County Public Schools. It serves 190 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 5.4:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 12

190 Students

35 Teachers

1960 Bashford Manor Ln

Louisville, KY 40218 View local requests

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Minor Daniels Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Stamper

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Minor Daniels Academy Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

79%

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.

Minor Daniels Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 4, 2026

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