Thomas Edison High School in Elmira Hgts, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Thomas Edison High School is a suburban public school in Elmira Hgts, New York that is part of Elmira Heights Central School District. It serves 320 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

320 Students

23 Teachers

2083 College Ave

Elmira Hgts, NY 14903 View local requests

http://www.heightsschools.com

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Thomas Edison High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Thomas Edison High School Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Thomas Edison High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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