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#6853 of 9,539 schools in CA
Violet Heintz Education Academy
High School · Fresno County Office of Education · Fresno, CA
A Fresno County Office of Education high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4939 East Yale Ave., Fresno, CA 93727
- Math 0% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 2% vs CA 47% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Violet Heintz Education Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 1% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Violet Heintz Education Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,247
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Remnant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Creative Alternative SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Fresno Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fresno County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $256,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Violet Heintz Education Academy is listed in Fresno County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Violet Heintz Education Academy
Violet Heintz Education Academy is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno County Office of Education, serving approximately 56 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,853 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Violet Heintz Education Academy
What grades does Violet Heintz Education Academy serve?
Violet Heintz Education Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Violet Heintz Education Academy?
Violet Heintz Education Academy has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Violet Heintz Education Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Violet Heintz Education Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Violet Heintz Education Academy rank in CA?
Violet Heintz Education Academy ranks #6,853 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Violet Heintz Education Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Violet Heintz Education Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Violet Heintz Education Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Violet Heintz Education Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Violet Heintz Education Academy a charter school?
No, Violet Heintz Education Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Violet Heintz Education Academy a Title I school?
No, Violet Heintz Education Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Violet Heintz Education Academy?
85.7% of students at Violet Heintz Education Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Phone
- (559) 443-4863
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 93727)
- 83,630
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93727; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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