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Non-Traditional Programs @ Croom Vocational High School
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Non-Traditional Programs @ Croom Vocational High School is
a public school
in Cheltenham, Maryland that is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
It serves 113 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 6.3:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Non-Traditional Programs @ Croom Vocational High School Demographics
72%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Non-Traditional Programs @ Croom Vocational High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 20, 2026
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Non-Traditional Programs @ Croom Vocational High School
$7,962
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
12
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project
for
art supplies
Non-Traditional Programs @ Croom Vocational High School has received support from
4 individuals from Maryland and
8 individuals out-of-state.
