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Idea College Preparatory - Walzem is
a suburban public school
in San Antonio, Texas that is part of Texas Department of Education.
It serves 748 students
in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 28.8:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Idea College Preparatory - Walzem
$6,380
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
40
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
Idea College Preparatory - Walzem has received support from
27 individuals from Texas and
13 individuals out-of-state.