Romero-Cruz Academy vs Vista Heritage Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 207 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Romero-Cruz Academy
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
827 students
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Santa Ana · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
369 students
| Measure | Romero-Cruz Academy Santa Ana, California | Vista Heritage Global Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4649 of 5,693 | #1171 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46242 of 50,301 | #14739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 827 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Romero-Cruz Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 13.7).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Vista Heritage Global Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 97%).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.1).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy is the larger school with 827 students compared with 369.
- •Romero-Cruz Academy is a public school while Vista Heritage Global Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Romero-Cruz Academy better than Vista Heritage Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Romero-Cruz Academy ranks higher (17.7 vs 13.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Romero-Cruz Academy and Vista Heritage Global Academy?
About 207 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Romero-Cruz Academy: 827. Vista Heritage Global Academy: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Romero-Cruz Academy and Vista Heritage Global Academy rank in California?
Romero-Cruz Academy is 4649th of 5,693 and Vista Heritage Global Academy is 1171st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).