Irvington High School in Irvington, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Irvington High School is a suburban public school in Irvington, New Jersey that is part of Irvington Public School District. It serves 1,752 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 45 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,752 Students

107 Teachers

1253 Clinton Ave

Irvington, NJ 07111 View local requests

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Irvington High School Demographics

61%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

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.

Irvington High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 27, 2025

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