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About this school
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Academy is
an urban public school
in Dallas, Texas that is part of Dallas Independent School District.
It serves 337 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 23, 2025
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Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Academy
$13,064
raised using DonorsChoose
23
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
50
donors
5
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Academy has received support from
36 individuals from Texas and
14 individuals out-of-state.
