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Academy International Studies - Rosemont

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Academy International Studies - Rosemont is an urban public school in Norfolk, Virginia that is part of Norfolk Public Schools. It serves 300 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades 6 - 8

300 Students

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1330 Branch Rd

Norfolk, VA 23513 View local requests

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Academy International Studies - Rosemont Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

57%

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.

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Academy International Studies - Rosemont has received support from 30 individuals from Virginia and 23 individuals out-of-state.

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