Sherwood Pre-Kindergarten Glbl Studies Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sherwood Pre-Kindergarten Glbl Studies Academy is an urban public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is part of Grand Rapids Public School District. It serves 121 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 6.4:1. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

121 Students

19 Teachers

3859 Chamberlain Ave SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49508 View local requests

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Sherwood Pre-Kindergarten Glbl Studies Academy Demographics

95%

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.

Sherwood Pre-Kindergarten Glbl Studies Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 20, 2026

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