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We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778523715527,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-creating-a-comfortable-l/10183317/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus & Creating a Comfortable Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166369_orig.jpg?crop=794,794,x0,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691450875511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-phillipsfranklin"},{"teacherId":10400600,"projectId":10002330,"letterContent":"Dear Community Partners,\r\n\r\nThe recent fundraiser held in support of students at Padilla High School in Rochester, NY has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our school community. Through the generosity of donors and volunteers, we were able to provide essential personal care supplies to students who need them most. Items such as soap, shampoo, and deodorant—basic necessities that are too often taken for granted—were distributed to help ensure that every student can come to school feeling clean, confident, and ready to learn. This initiative not only addressed an important need but also reinforced the message that our students are supported and valued.\r\n\r\nThe response from students was overwhelmingly positive. Many expressed genuine excitement and gratitude upon receiving the supplies, with smiles, laughter, and heartfelt thanks filling the room during distribution. For some students, access to these items can be limited, so receiving them in a supportive school setting made a significant difference. Teachers and staff also noticed an uplift in student morale, as these small but vital resources contributed to a stronger sense of dignity and belonging among our youth.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this fundraiser demonstrated the power of community collaboration in supporting student well-being. By coming together to provide these essential supplies, we have helped remove barriers that can affect attendance, self-esteem, and academic success. We are deeply grateful for everyone who contributed to this effort, and we look forward to continuing this important work to ensure all Padilla High School students have what they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1772044865301,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-students-in-need/10002330/","projectTitle":"Amazing Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400600"},{"teacherId":5023949,"projectId":10274529,"letterContent":"I sincerely thank everyone for your donations and support for my classroom this year. It truly warms my heart to see how many selfless individuals care about educating our youth in America. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a hub of extended learning, where students can access the internet, play educational games, and collaborate daily. The additional computer has been particularly beneficial for students who struggle with Math or Reading, providing another targeted intervention to help them grow in familiar ways. Since all of my students use technology at home, it makes perfect sense for them to have access to it at school as well. My current students have been instrumental in helping me promote mobile technology in the classroom. 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It can be very challenging at times to access clean products.\r\n\r\nOne student actually commented that having these in my classroom cabinet showed how much I cared about them and making sure they had access to feminine products. 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It can be very challenging at times to access clean products.\r\n\r\nOne student actually commented that having these in my classroom cabinet showed how much I cared about them and making sure they had access to feminine products. I explained to her that I wanted to make sure my girls had access to these without needing to \"go to the nurse\".\r\n\r\nSome students are living with fathers only and can be embarrassed to ask for feminine hygiene products, but are happy to know they can get some supplies from our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777987452047,"projectUrl":"project/pink-and-pretty/9962011/","projectTitle":"Pink and Pretty","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4464232_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499530576740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/penni-goff"},{"teacherId":9166369,"projectId":9986050,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to provide hygiene products for students in need. 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Although the pandemic has limited the time for fun and meaningful projects, your contributions—especially for classroom supplies and snacks—highlight the importance of education. My students are incredible young people—sometimes misunderstood, but ultimately wonderful children. Thank you again; I sincerely appreciate your efforts to improve my students' educational experience. Your support has greatly contributed to their academic growth and personal development. 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About this school
Padilla High School is
an urban public school
in Rochester, New York that is part of Rochester City School District.
It serves 401 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.0:1.
Its teachers have had 137 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 9 - 12
401 Students
57 Teachers
950 Norton StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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92%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Padilla High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 21, 2026
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Padilla High School
$56,871
raised using DonorsChoose
137
projects
funded
38
teachers
funded
276
donors
16
projects
for
basic supplies
24
projects for
technology
15
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Padilla High School has received support from
200 individuals from New York and
76 individuals out-of-state.