Derry Area High School in Derry, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Derry Area High School is a suburban public school in Derry, Pennsylvania that is part of Derry Area School District. It serves 599 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

599 Students

42 Teachers

988 N Chestnut Street Ext

Derry, PA 15627 View local requests

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Derry Area High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Clawson

Mrs. Mikeska

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Derry Area High School Demographics

81%

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.

Derry Area High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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