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Your contribution has allowed us to purchase new irons and a variety of educational games, both of which are already making a tangible impact on our participants.\r\n\r\nThe irons are essential tools for our vocational workshops, helping our students master the art of self-presentation and garment care—skills that build immense confidence for future job interviews. Meanwhile, the games provide a dynamic way for our group to develop critical thinking, teamwork, and social interaction in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nIt is because of supporters like you that we can provide the hands-on resources necessary for our members to thrive and gain independence. 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About this school
Overbrook High School is
an urban public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
It serves 440 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
Its teachers have had 262 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
440 Students
31 Teachers
5898 Lancaster AveContact 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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94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 22, 2026
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Overbrook High School
$85,900
raised using DonorsChoose
262
projects
funded
30
teachers
funded
393
donors
34
projects
for
basic supplies
17
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Overbrook High School has received support from
193 individuals from Pennsylvania and
200 individuals out-of-state.