De Forest Area High School in Deforest, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

De Forest Area High School is a suburban public school in Deforest, Wisconsin that is part of De Forest Area School District. It serves 1,118 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,118 Students

69 Teachers

815 Jefferson St

Deforest, WI 53532 View local requests

http://www.deforest.k12.wi.us

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De Forest Area High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Black

Mr. Curran

Ms. Pharo

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De Forest Area High School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

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.

De Forest Area High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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