Deptford High School in Deptford, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Deptford High School is a suburban public school in Deptford, New Jersey that is part of Deptford Township School District. It serves 1,100 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,100 Students

84 Teachers

575 Fox Run Rd

Deptford, NJ 08096 View local requests

http://www.deptford.k12.nj.us/deptfordhs/

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Deptford High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. DiSessa

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Deptford High School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

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.

Deptford High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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