Project Go Alternate Education Program in Pickens, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Project Go Alternate Education Program is a public school in Pickens, South Carolina that is part of Pickens County School District. It serves 50 students in grades 6 - 12. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 12

50 Students

# of teachers unavailable

1755 Shady Grove Rd

Pickens, SC 29671 View local requests

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Project Go Alternate Education Program Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. DeWease

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Project Go Alternate Education Program Demographics

82%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

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.

Project Go Alternate Education Program Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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