Vista Charter Academy

Located at 711 32nd St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vista Charter Academy is an open, single-school independent charter district serving families within a small city setting in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metropolitan area. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the public charter school focuses on primary and middle school education, offering programming spanning from kindergarten through eighth grade. Families, students, and researchers can learn more about the academy's offerings by visiting its campus or accessing district resources online at vista.heritageacademies.com.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the academy serves a total enrollment of 641 students, comprising 338 male and 303 female learners. The student body reflects a diverse demographic profile, including 334 Hispanic students, 198 Black students, 56 students of two or more races, 48 White students, 3 Asian students, and 2 Pacific Islander students. To support daily learning and campus operations, the district employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 159.66 personnel. This professional context includes 88.06 FTE classroom teachers, 8.32 FTE instructional aides, and 63.28 FTE support staff, ensuring focused instructional and operational guidance across all offered grade levels.