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  • Wilbur Cross High School
  • New Haven, CT
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Wilbur Cross is a comprehensive, neighborhood, inner-city high school. 80% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch program. The student body consists of roughly 47% Hispanic, 47% African-American students. Our senior class includes roughly 400 students. Some of the students are the "FIRST IN FAMILY" to obtain a high school diploma. Our students need your help to be able to attend the PROM, one of the most memorable events in a high school seniors' life. Please sponsor the event and advertise in our PROM booklet. Your generous contributions will go towards the dresses and suits, transportation, prom tickets, and grooming/ salon services for our most deserving students. Please open your hearts and your wallets, and donate generously. Thank you for your help.

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Wilbur Cross is a comprehensive, neighborhood, inner-city high school. 80% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch program. The student body consists of roughly 47% Hispanic, 47% African-American students. Our senior class includes roughly 400 students. Some of the students are the "FIRST IN FAMILY" to obtain a high school diploma. Our students need your help to be able to attend the PROM, one of the most memorable events in a high school seniors' life. Please sponsor the event and advertise in our PROM booklet. Your generous contributions will go towards the dresses and suits, transportation, prom tickets, and grooming/ salon services for our most deserving students. Please open your hearts and your wallets, and donate generously. Thank you for your help.

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