Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy

423 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy (MIHFA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Vallejo, California, serving students in grades TK–8. The school distinguishes itself through a unique curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with a consistent emphasis on physical education, health, and wellness. By incorporating daily fitness activities, nutritional education, and character development into the school day, the academy aims to foster an environment where physical well-being supports and enhances academic achievement.

The school is operated under the umbrella of the Mare Island Technology Academy (MIT) network, reflecting a commitment to preparing students for future success through a structured and supportive learning environment. Located on the historic Mare Island, the campus provides a dedicated space where students are encouraged to develop healthy lifelong habits alongside their core studies. MIHFA focuses on cultivating a strong school culture that prioritizes student engagement, personal responsibility, and a holistic approach to education.

423

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	270
Black	67
Asian	27
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
270 (63.8%)
Black
67 (15.8%)
Asian
27 (6.4%)
Two or More
25 (5.9%)
White
24 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vallejo City Unified
Phone:	(707)556-8560
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 59