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About this school
Aspire Academy is
a suburban public school
in Shakopee, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education.
It serves 70 students
in grades K - 7.
Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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99%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 20, 2025
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Aspire Academy
$1,146
raised using DonorsChoose
3
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
17
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
Aspire Academy has received support from
14 individuals from Minnesota and
3 individuals out-of-state.
