Western International High School in Detroit, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Western International High School is an urban public school in Detroit, Michigan that is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. It serves 1,959 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.2:1. Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,959 Students

81 Teachers

1500 Scotten St

Detroit, MI 48209 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Western International High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Parkinson

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Western International High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Western International High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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