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Making Waves Academy

Richmond, CA

CharterHigh · Grades 5–12
makingwavesacademy.org4123 Lakeside Dr., Richmond, CA 94806(510) 262-1511
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

631 students tested

47.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 49.3% did.

  • Exceeded14.9%
  • Met32.3%
  • Nearly met27.4%
  • Not met25.4%

Math

628 students tested

27.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 25.4% did.

  • Exceeded8.3%
  • Met19.1%
  • Nearly met32.0%
  • Not met40.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

12.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,1141,092
Suspended in or out of school15.3% · 17012.1% · 132
Suspensions238174
Violence with injury1941
Violence without injury16995
Weapons62
Drugs2127
Defiance only00
Other239

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,1251,102
Suspended out of school10.1% · 11419.0% · 209
Suspended in school0.3% · 30.0% · 0
Expelled0.1% · 10.2% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

13.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,1021,073
Chronically absent18.3% · 20213.8% · 148

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,103 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino86.5%
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White1.3%
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Black or African American7.5%
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Asian3.4%
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Two or More Races1.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060150212043

District
Making Waves Academy District
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,103 students
Teachers (FTE)
67

Sources