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About this school
Design Works High School is
an urban public school
in Brooklyn, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 84 students
in grades 9 - 9.
Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 9
84 Students
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65%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Design Works High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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Design Works High School
$4,684
raised using DonorsChoose
5
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
19
donors
1
project for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Design Works High School has received support from
16 individuals from New York and
3 individuals out-of-state.
