Programs for Sustained Growth and College Success

Our school’s remarkable success has been fueled by the unwavering commitment of our supporters. These resources allow us to develop innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of our school. While we’ve demonstrated our ability to do much more with less, we require additional resources beyond our relatively meager (and shrinking) per-pupil allocation. Our funding needs fall into three main categories

The initiatives above are designed to provide our students with the opportunities and support necessary to ensure their successful journey to and through the college or university of their choice. We gladly accept donations made online or by mail. Please email donate@epapa.org with any questions.

Making Every Dollar Count

As a charter school in an underserved community, we have access to roughly half the per-pupil funding from the state, compared to Sequoia Union High School District. The chart at right shows how the amount of money we receive for ADA (Average Daily Attendance) measures up to other high school districts in the area.

This striking disparity in resources has not translated into poor performance. Indeed, in order to close the achievement gap, we have to make our limited resources go farther. The chart at right reflects the remarkable achievements of our last year's ninth grade students. In both English-Language Arts and Geometry, our students outperformed their peers who attend other schools within the Sequoia Union High School District (all of the students, not just those in the same demographic groups). In short, we are getting better results with far fewer resources.

Please send the donation form and your check (payable to "East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy") to:

East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy
ATTN: Office of Development
P.O. Box 51717
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

All donations to EPAPA are tax-deductible. Please let us know if you require a donation certificate. Email donate@epapa.org with questions.

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