Vista Heritage Global Academy in Santa Ana, CA

At a glance

Reported students

369

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.14

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California middle enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

369

Vista Heritage Global Academy: 369 reported students.

State peer staffing position

76th percentile

22.9:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. 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: 347
Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Student–teacher ratio: 22.4:1

What the reported data says about Vista Heritage Global Academy

Vista Heritage Global Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Santa Ana. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Vista Heritage Global Academy District. NCES reports 369 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, close to the California median of 21:1 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 (95.4%) and multiracial (2.4%). English learners represent 44.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Vista Heritage Global Academy

1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.14 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 0.52 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 44.4%
Students with disabilities: 10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 97%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.52
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.52
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

White0.8%
Hispanic95.4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.4%

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

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.

Public schools near Vista Heritage Global 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
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate Middle · Garden Grove Unified	07–08	557	1.2 mi
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate Middle · Santa Ana Unified	06–08	1,234	1.3 mi
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate Middle · Santa Ana Unified	06–08	886	1.6 mi
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Middle · Garden Grove Unified	07–08	534	1.8 mi
Willard Intermediate Middle · Santa Ana Unified	06–08	390	1.8 mi
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate Middle · Santa Ana Unified	06–08	584	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Vista Heritage Global Academy

What grades does Vista Heritage Global Academy serve?

Vista Heritage Global Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vista Heritage Global Academy District.

How many students attend Vista Heritage Global Academy?

Vista Heritage Global Academy reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Vista Heritage Global Academy?

The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 369 students and 16.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Vista Heritage Global Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Vista Heritage Global Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Vista Heritage Global Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

97% 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 Vista Heritage Global Academy in?

Vista Heritage Global Academy is part of Vista Heritage Global Academy District, based in Santa Ana, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Vista Heritage Global Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leroy L. Doig Intermediate (1.2 mi), Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate (1.3 mi), Gerald P. Carr Intermediate (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.