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Center I is
a public school
in Charlottesville, Virginia that is part of Albemarle County School District.
It serves 40 students
in grades 12 - 12.
Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 12 - 12
40 Students
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1180 Seminole Trl Ste 225Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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33%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 20, 2025
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Center I
$16,853
raised using DonorsChoose
28
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
80
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
15
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Center I has received support from
70 individuals from Virginia and
10 individuals out-of-state.