Serving 59 students in grades 7-12, Violet Heintz Education Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Violet Heintz Education Academy's student population of 59 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
59 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Violet Heintz Education Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Violet Heintz Education Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
8%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Violet Heintz Education Academy's ranking?
Violet Heintz Education Academy is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Violet Heintz Education Academy?
The graduation rate of Violet Heintz Education Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Violet Heintz Education Academy?
59 students attend Violet Heintz Education Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Violet Heintz Education Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Violet Heintz Education Academy?
Violet Heintz Education Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Violet Heintz Education Academy offer ?
Violet Heintz Education Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Violet Heintz Education Academy part of?
Violet Heintz Education Academy is part of Fresno County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Violet Heintz Education Academy located?
Violet Heintz Education Academy is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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