{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Overbrook High School","outOfStateSupporters":51.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8470094,"projectId":10133732,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire softball team, I want to extend a sincere thank you for your recent donations toward ping pong balls and Tide Pods. While these might seem like small items, they play a massive role in our daily operations and our success on the diamond.\r\n\r\nThe ping pong balls are an essential part of our vision and hand-eye coordination drills. Using them for \"soft toss\" forces our hitters to track a smaller target with precision, sharpening our focus before we ever step into the batter's box. It's these specialized training tools that give us a competitive edge during league play.\r\n\r\nEqually important—though perhaps less glamorous—are the Tide Pods! Between sliding into home and diving in the outfield, our uniforms take a beating. Your contribution ensures that we can keep our gear clean, professional, and ready for every double-header. Looking like a cohesive team helps us play like a cohesive team, and we take great pride in representing our sponsors and community with a sharp appearance.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the \"behind-the-scenes\" needs that keep a program running smoothly. 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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 254 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Overbrook High School
$84,421
raised using DonorsChoose
254
projects
funded
30
teachers
funded
392
donors
33
projects
for
basic supplies
17
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Overbrook High School has received support from
192 individuals from Pennsylvania and
200 individuals out-of-state.