Overview

Vista Charter Academy is a public charter school in Grand Rapids, MI, offering 8 sports. It is the only school in Vista Charter Academy.

School Rating

Vista Charter Academy is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Michigan with the same grade levels.
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Courses & Programs

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About the School

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4.0
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Neighborhood

711 32nd Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
School leader: Kristen Hekkema
(616) 246-6920
(616) 246-6930
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