At a glance
Reported students
59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
79
Violet Heintz Education Academy: 59 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 42
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about Violet Heintz Education Academy
Violet Heintz Education Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Fresno. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Fresno County Office of Education. NCES reports 59 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.7%) and Black (13.6%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Violet Heintz Education Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.9%
- Hispanic62.7%
- Black13.6%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fresno County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alice M. Worsley
Other · Grades KG–12
79 reported students
Fresno COE District-Wide Preschool
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Fresno County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
597 reported students
Public schools near Violet Heintz Education Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLane High High · Fresno Unified | 09–12 | 2,056 | 1.4 mi |
| Erma Duncan Polytechnical High High · Fresno Unified | 09–12 | 1,186 | 1.5 mi |
| Carter G. Woodson Public Charter High · Charter · Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District | 07–12 | 364 | 2.3 mi |
| Roosevelt High High · Fresno Unified | 09–12 | 2,175 | 2.3 mi |
| Sunnyside High High · Fresno Unified | 09–12 | 2,858 | 2.7 mi |
| Career Technical Education Charter High · Charter · Career Technical Education Charter District | 09–12 | 289 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Violet Heintz Education Academy
What grades does Violet Heintz Education Academy serve?
Violet Heintz Education Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Fresno County Office of Education.
How many students attend Violet Heintz Education Academy?
Violet Heintz Education Academy reported 59 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 42 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Violet Heintz Education Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 59 students and 5.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Violet Heintz Education Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Violet Heintz Education Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fresno County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Violet Heintz Education Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Violet Heintz Education Academy in?
Violet Heintz Education Academy is part of Fresno County Office of Education, based in Fresno, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Violet Heintz Education Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McLane High (1.4 mi), Erma Duncan Polytechnical High (1.5 mi), Carter G. Woodson Public Charter (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.