Violet Heintz Education Academy

Summary:

Violet Heintz Education Academy is a public high school in Fresno, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of just 52 students. Unfortunately, this small school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and deeply concerning metrics across the board.

Over the past decade, Violet Heintz Education Academy has struggled with extremely low graduation rates, ranging from just 6.7% to 26.3%, and correspondingly high dropout rates of 57.9% to 90%. The school has also grappled with alarmingly high chronic absenteeism, with rates as high as 82.8% in recent years. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are dismal, with 0-4.35% of students meeting standards in English Language Arts and 0% in Mathematics - far below state and district averages. The school serves a high-need population, with 82.69% to 96.05% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Comparing Violet Heintz Education Academy to nearby public schools, such as Cambridge Continuation High and Sunnyside High, as well as local charter schools like Career Technical Education Charter and University High, highlights the stark disparities in educational outcomes. These other schools, which serve similar student populations, demonstrate significantly better performance across key metrics. The persistent challenges faced by Violet Heintz Education Academy suggest a need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the underlying issues and better serve its students and community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4939 East Yale Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93727-1523


(559) 443-4863

District: Fresno County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2306th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,753 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  52

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.9%
African American:
15.4%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.7% Help


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Compare Details Violet Heintz Education Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Violet Heintz Education Academy ranks worse than 99.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.77. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Violet Heintz Education Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.9%), African American (15.4%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Violet Heintz Education Academy is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Violet Heintz Education Academy employs 5.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Violet Heintz Education Academy is $16,753.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Violet Heintz Education Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Violet Heintz Education Academy 2306th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Violet Heintz Education Academy in the ranking list.)

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Fresno County Office of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno County Office of Education 1548th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Violet Heintz Education Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.17 1733rd 1804 3.9%
2007 5.05 1967th 1999 1.6%
2008 4.03 1974th 2005 1.5%
2009 3.62 2040th 2063 1.1%
2010 4.64 2122nd 2179 2.6%
2011 1.40 2230th 2236 0.3%
2019 4.26 2701st 2715 0.5%
2022 5.19 2734th 2740 0.2%
2023 5.67 2779th 2802 0.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.32 2357th 2369 0.5%
2022 5.47 2452nd 2458 0.2%
2023 6.12 2533rd 2549 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.53 2400th 2407 0.3%
2023 5.61 2543rd 2558 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.02 2207th 2213 0.3%
2023 6.61 2363rd 2391 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Violet Heintz Education Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 15.40 1559th 1901 18.0%
2006 13.33 1701st 1968 13.6%
2007 13.03 1792nd 2063 13.1%
2008 12.86 1826th 2117 13.7%
2009 15.52 1925th 2238 14.0%
2010 11.56 1952nd 2281 14.4%
2011 10.13 2041st 2367 13.8%
2012 9.49 2027th 2354 13.9%
2013 7.92 2137th 2426 11.9%
2015 7.40 1982nd 1994 0.6%
2016 10.38 1840th 2039 9.8%
2017 8.83 1960th 2021 3.0%
2018 8.95 1965th 2017 2.6%
2019 8.72 2118th 2133 0.7%
2022 8.96 2100th 2123 1.1%
2023 6.47 2292nd 2348 2.4%
2024 4.77 2306th 2323 0.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.31 1802nd 1862 3.2%
2019 8.89 1920th 1937 0.9%
2022 9.19 1923rd 1943 1.0%
2023 4.65 2223rd 2247 1.1%
2024 4.24 2225th 2235 0.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.30 1932nd 2118 8.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.92 1773rd 1834 3.3%
2022 8.87 1889th 1916 1.4%
2023 4.62 2194th 2207 0.6%
2024 4.63 2157th 2172 0.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Violet Heintz Education Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.33 1797th 1814 0.9%
2022 8.77 1844th 1861 0.9%
2023 5.54 2110th 2142 1.5%
2024 4.45 2105th 2125 0.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Violet Heintz Education Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 21 20 29 86 3 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 21 20 29 86 3 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 4 10 7 36 1 n/a n/a 0 58
2005 18 11 14 56 3 n/a n/a 0 102
2006 27 17 31 97 3 n/a n/a 0 175
2007 33 28 11 85 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2008 28 28 16 109 3 n/a n/a 0 184
2009 12 22 9 80 2 1 4 0 130
2010 7 21 12 80 0 0 0 0 120
2011 13 22 10 97 1 0 1 0 144
2012 17 26 3 73 0 0 2 0 121
2013 9 15 1 52 1 0 3 0 81
2014 19 17 9 83 1 0 2 0 131
2015 9 14 1 58 0 0 2 0 84
2016 2 15 1 39 0 0 1 0 58
2017 12 26 1 80 0 0 1 0 120
2018 7 23 3 69 0 0 1 0 103
2019 3 16 4 55 1 0 1 0 80
2020 6 15 4 56 1 0 1 0 83
2021 6 15 2 53 0 0 0 0 76
2022 2 5 0 32 0 0 1 0 40
2023 3 8 0 40 1 0 0 0 52

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 Violet Heintz Education Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 159 13.2 12.0 84.3
2003 159 13.2 12.0 84.3
2004 58 6.3 9.2 94.8
2005 102 7.3 14.0 84.3
2006 175 9.3 18.8 98.3
2007 157 11.0 14.3 25.5
2008 184 16.6 11.1 85.3
2009 130 14.9 8.0 93.8
2010 120 14.0 8.5 88.3
2011 144 n/a n/a 97.9
2012 121 8.4 14.4 n/a
2013 81 5.1 15.8 85.2
2014 131 7.7 16.9 83.2
2015 84 4.0 21.0 91.7
2016 58 5.0 11.6 100
2017 120 4.5 26.6 94.2
2018 103 6.0 17.1 97.1
2019 80 5.8 13.7 96.3
2020 83 n/a n/a 96.4
2021 76 5.9 12.7 96.1
2022 40 5.9 6.7 92.5
2023 52 5.4 9.5 82.7

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 Violet Heintz Education Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 159 13.2 12.0 84.3
2003 159 13.2 12.0 84.3
2004 58 6.3 9.2 94.8
2005 102 7.3 14.0 84.3
2006 175 9.3 18.8 98.3
2007 157 11.0 14.3 25.5
2008 184 16.6 11.1 85.3
2009 130 14.9 8.0 93.8
2010 120 14.0 8.5 88.3
2011 144 n/a n/a 97.9
2012 121 8.4 14.4 n/a
2013 81 5.1 15.8 85.2
2014 131 7.7 16.9 83.2
2015 84 4.0 21.0 91.7
2016 58 5.0 11.6 100
2017 120 4.5 26.6 94.2
2018 103 6.0 17.1 97.1
2019 80 5.8 13.7 96.3
2020 83 n/a n/a 96.4
2021 76 5.9 12.7 96.1
2022 40 5.9 6.7 92.5
2023 52 5.4 9.5 82.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Violet Heintz Education Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,753

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Violet Heintz Education 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 2701st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2779th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.3%
Ranks 2118th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2292nd of 2348 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Violet Heintz Education Academy)09.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno County Office of Education)6.112.5
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Violet Heintz Education Academy)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fresno County Office of Education)20
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Violet Heintz Education Academy)00
   8th Grade Science (Fresno County Office of Education)2.10
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Violet Heintz Education Academy)00
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno County Office of Education)4.519.2
 14.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.354.8
 2.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Violet Heintz Education Academy)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fresno County Office of Education)0.90
 0.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8052
 35%
African American168
 50%
American Indian11
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic5540
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%82.7%
 13.6%


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Violet Heintz Education Academy ranks in the bottom 0.7% of California high schools.

Students at Violet Heintz Education Academy are 77% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% White, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 52 students attended Violet Heintz Education Academy.


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