Explorers Academy of Science and Technology in Toledo, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a public school in Toledo, Ohio that is part of Ohio Department of Education. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 9

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

1850 Airport Hwy

Toledo, OH 43609 View local requests

https://www.explorersacademyst.com/

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Explorers Academy of Science and Technology Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bancroft

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Explorers Academy of Science and Technology Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

57%

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.

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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