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Young Women Steam Academy - Balch Springs is
a public school
in Dallas, Texas that is part of Dallas Independent School District.
It serves 769 students
in 6 - 8
with a student/teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
Its teachers have had 57 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Young Women Steam Academy - Balch Springs Demographics
86%
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
82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Young Women Steam Academy - Balch Springs Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jul 18, 2025
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Young Women Steam Academy - Balch Springs
$29,927
raised using DonorsChoose
57
projects
funded
27
teachers
funded
194
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Young Women Steam Academy - Balch Springs has received support from
89 individuals from Texas and
105 individuals out-of-state.
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