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Wilson STEM Academy is
an urban public school
in Charlotte, North Carolina that is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District.
It serves 455 students
in grades 6 - 8.
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91%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Wilson STEM Academy
$42,226
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
71
projects
funded
22
teachers
funded
166
donors
19
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
6
projects
for
art supplies
Wilson STEM Academy has received support from
85 individuals from North Carolina and
81 individuals out-of-state.