Vista Heritage Global Academy

Summary:

Vista Heritage Global Academy is a public charter middle school located in Santa Ana, California, serving grades 6-9 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Vista Heritage Global Academy District, which is ranked 1485 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vista Heritage Global Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of California middle schools, with academic performance significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.05% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, only 8.26% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and students with low socioeconomic status. Additionally, Vista Heritage Global Academy had a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Izaak Walton Intermediate and Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate in the Garden Grove Unified district, which have significantly higher proficiency rates, Vista Heritage Global Academy underperforms. However, the school's performance for English Language Learners and Special Education students suggests potential areas of strength that could be leveraged to improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703-1816

(714) 988-2719

District: Vista Heritage Global Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2470^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.2

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.6%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Asian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista Heritage Global Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Heritage Global Academy 2470^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Vista Heritage Global Academy in the ranking list.)

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Vista Heritage Global Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Heritage Global Academy District 1485^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vista Heritage Global Academy

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Rank History for all students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.89	2147^th	2715	20.9%
2022	23.00	2085^th	2740	23.9%
2023	17.85	2384^th	2802	14.9%
2024	15.05	2470^th	2777	11.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	46.46	506^th	1442	64.9%
2022	55.75	355^th	1540	76.9%
2023	44.15	614^th	1529	59.8%
2024	35.55	921^st	1477	37.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.42	570^th	1538	62.9%
2024	33.81	968^th	1550	37.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	30.10	1690^th	2369	28.7%
2022	32.28	1607^th	2458	34.6%
2023	22.96	2054^th	2549	19.4%
2024	20.15	2173^rd	2575	15.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	21.88	1888^th	2380	20.7%
2022	18.68	2125^th	2509	15.3%
2023	18.53	2150^th	2547	15.6%
2024	13.50	2343^rd	2546	8.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.81	1034^th	1531	32.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.27	1976^th	2407	17.9%
2022	28.61	1709^th	2527	32.4%
2023	18.20	2186^th	2558	14.5%
2024	16.95	2203^rd	2547	13.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vista Heritage Global Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	28.27	1602^nd	2213	27.6%
2022	31.34	1581^st	2359	33.0%
2023	22.08	1945^th	2391	18.7%
2024	18.78	2055^th	2383	13.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vista Heritage Global Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	0	0	275	0	0	275
2020	0	0	0	281	0	0	281
2021	0	0	0	273	0	0	273
2022	1	0	1	328	0	16	346
2023	1	5	3	414	0	2	425
2024	2	2	3	297	1	9	314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vista Heritage Global Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	275	13.0	21.1	98.9
2020	281	n/a	n/a	97.9
2021	273	14.5	18.8	98.9
2022	346	16.5	20.9	98.3
2023	425	18.6	22.8	92
2024	314	12.4	25.2	96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vista Heritage Global Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	275	13.0	21.1	98.9
2020	281	n/a	n/a	97.9
2021	273	14.5	18.8	98.9
2022	346	16.5	20.9	98.3
2023	425	18.6	22.8	92
2024	314	12.4	25.2	96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Heritage Global Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2147^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2384^th of 2802 Middle schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Heritage Global Academy)	32.5	26.2	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vista Heritage Global Academy)	22.9	4.6	18.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Heritage Global Academy)	34.8	31	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vista Heritage Global Academy)	13.3	16.1	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Heritage Global Academy)	38.5	30.4	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vista Heritage Global Academy)	17.4	4.8	12.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Vista Heritage Global Academy)	0	6	6%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	425	54.5%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	275	414	50.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	92%	6.9%

Schools Near Vista Heritage Global Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)			CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Vista Heritage Global Academy	Public, Charter	6-9	2609 West Fifth St.	Santa Ana	92703	Orange County	Vista Heritage Global Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 988-2719	314	12	25.2	96.5%	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	297 (94.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	15.1	2470^th of 2777 public middle schools	11.1%		17.9	2384^th of 2802 public middle schools	14.9%	86				11.0	11.0	20.2	31.9	16.2	23.1	6.3	11.3	7.0	8.3
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate	Public	7-8	12752 Trask Ave.	Garden Grove	92843	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6241	539	24	22.0	96.1%	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	463 (85.9%)	58 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	53.9	1042^nd of 2777 public middle schools	62.5%		51.5	1120^th of 2802 public middle schools	60.0%	78				30.7	30.7		39.6	51.8	45.9		28.9	34.8	31.9	$11,847
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate	Public	6-8	2000 North Bristol	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 972-7800	1,263	58	21.9	81.4%	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1,246 (98.7%)	8 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	45.5	1290^th of 2777 public middle schools	53.5%		44	1343^rd of 2802 public middle schools	52.1%	53				14.0	14.0	36.6	39.0	42.4	39.3	28.0	34.6	43.8	35.4
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate	Public	6-8	2120 West Edinger St.	Santa Ana	92704	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 480-4100	958	54	17.8	87.8%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	924 (96.5%)	25 (2.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	19.9	2261^st of 2777 public middle schools	18.6%		22.3	2166^th of 2802 public middle schools	22.7%	95				13.7	13.7	24.4	17.9	22.2	21.6	17.5	18.3	16.0	17.2	$6,647
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate	Public	7-8	4600 West McFadden Ave.	Santa Ana	92704	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6351	562	26	21.4	90.0%	10 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	486 (86.5%)	55 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.2%)	49.4	1185^th of 2777 public middle schools	57.3%		42.3	1396^th of 2802 public middle schools	50.2%	211	6.2	41.7	21.2	26.4	26.4		45.2	48.5	46.9		26.7	28.5	27.6	$12,028
Willard Intermediate	Public	6-8	1342 North Ross	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 480-4800	444	29	15.4	87.4%	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	431 (97.1%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	2646^th of 2777 public middle schools	4.7%		8.1	2743^rd of 2802 public middle schools	2.1%	97				8.9	8.9	17.2	13.7	11.7	14.0	10.2	7.5	3.9	7.0	$8,215
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate	Public	6-8	1111 South Broadway	Santa Ana	92707	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 567-3300	673	38	17.6	87.2%	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	653 (97.0%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	13.3	2535^th of 2777 public middle schools	8.7%		14.7	2524^th of 2802 public middle schools	9.9%	11				6.0	6.0	11.8	27.0	14.1	18.5	7.7	13.9	8.5	10.4	$7,422
James Irvine Intermediate	Public	7-8	10552 Hazard Ave.	Garden Grove	92843	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6551	553	28	20.0	89.3%	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	297 (53.7%)	224 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	83.2	411^th of 2777 public middle schools	85.2%		85.3	368^th of 2802 public middle schools	86.9%	43				46.0	46.0		59.8	66.4	63.3		44.3	58.0	51.4	$12,229
Izaak Walton Intermediate	Public	7-8	12181 Buaro St.	Garden Grove	92840	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6040	509	22	23.0	90.6%	22 (4.3%)	6 (1.2%)	369 (72.5%)	101 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	52.7	1082^nd of 2777 public middle schools	61.0%		59.9	908^th of 2802 public middle schools	67.6%	174				27.6	27.6		46.0	45.9	46.0		30.1	33.8	32.0	$12,047
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate	Public	7-8	10851 East Lampson Ave.	Garden Grove	92840	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6366	506	23	21.9	83.0%	29 (5.7%)	5 (1.0%)	269 (53.2%)	186 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.8%)	71.7	658^th of 2777 public middle schools	76.3%		72.4	632^nd of 2802 public middle schools	77.4%	26				38.7	38.7		57.3	58.6	58.0		41.0	37.9	39.4	$12,382

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Is Vista Heritage Global Academy a good school?

Vista Heritage Global Academy ranks in the bottom 11.1% of California middle schools.

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How many students attend Vista Heritage Global Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Vista Heritage Global Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Vista Heritage Global Academy?

Students at Vista Heritage Global Academy are 95% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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