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Christopher Columbus Charter School - South is
a public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
It serves 350 students
in grades 5 - 8.
Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Christopher Columbus Charter School - South Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
72%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Christopher Columbus Charter School - South Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 10, 2026
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Christopher Columbus Charter School - South
$7,355
raised using DonorsChoose
12
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
43
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
Christopher Columbus Charter School - South has received support from
35 individuals from Pennsylvania and
8 individuals out-of-state.
