VISTA HERITAGE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Vista Heritage Charter Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Orange County Department of Education school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 266 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Vista Heritage Charter Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Vista Heritage Charter Middle School, located in Santa Ana, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6–8. The school operates with a mission rooted in the "Heritage" educational model, which emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a strong focus on character development and community involvement. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school, college, and their future careers.

Academically, Vista Heritage is known for its commitment to high standards and personalized instruction. The school integrates core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and history with an emphasis on critical thinking and technological literacy. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and promotes values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to the Santa Ana community and beyond.

For more information, contact Vista Heritage Charter Middle at (714) 988-2719 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2609 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703-1816
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VISTA HERITAGE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Santa Ana, CA with about 266 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Orange County Department of Education
Total Students:
266
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 266 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VISTA HERITAGE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.9%
White
0.8%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.