CAHighCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Making Waves Academy — School Profile & District Info

High|Richmond, California|Making Waves Academy District

Richmond, CA 94806

School Profile

Grades
5–12
Enrollment
1,103
Student:Teacher
16.7:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
78.2%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
39%
35th percentile in CA
Math Proficiency
16%
22th percentile in CA
Graduation Rate
85-89%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
7 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Athletics
12 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Better than average in CA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$23,069
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 53%Local 41%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$1,116,383
-2.3% YoY
San Francisco, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,078
Current enrollment
Stable(+6% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Making Waves Academy

Making Waves Academy currently enrolls 1,103 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.

Calendar Guides

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