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Academy International Studies - Rosemont is
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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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Academy International Studies - Rosemont Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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57%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Academy International Studies - Rosemont
$4,744
raised using DonorsChoose
10
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
53
donors
2
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Academy International Studies - Rosemont has received support from
30 individuals from Virginia and
23 individuals out-of-state.
