Vista Charter Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

711 32nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

623 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kristen Hekkema

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
35%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Hispanic

55.9%

Black

26.6%

White

9.4%

Two or more races

7.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

4/22/2025

I love the teaching staff at Vista; they are all very good at their jobs and genuinely care about their students. However I have now lost what little respect I had for the principal. My child was running around outside the building before students were allowed to enter and ran into a flagpole. The p...

5.0 parent

5/25/2023

Me gusta Vista por la buena educación que dan.

5.0 parent

5/24/2023

This school has been wonderful. Teachers have been extremely helpful.

5.0 parent

5/24/2023

I really enjoy having my children attend Vista. It’s so warm, and welcoming. The teachers and other staff members are always so helpful and they make you feel heard. The school does so much for my children and they love going to school. I wouldn’t change anything. It’s been amazing.

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