Making Waves Academy District


Summary:

The Making Waves Academy, the sole school in the Making Waves Academy District, is a high-performing public charter school serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 1,124 students. The school stands out for its exceptional 4-year graduation rate of 90.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, students at Making Waves Academy consistently outperform their peers across California on standardized tests, particularly in 11th grade English Language Arts, where 67.57% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 55.73%.

The school's strong academic performance is accompanied by a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.1%, indicating that students are engaged and attending school regularly. Furthermore, the school serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 83.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that Making Waves Academy is providing equitable educational opportunities to its diverse student population.

While the Making Waves Academy District is ranked 524 out of 1,568 districts in California and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, the performance of the sole school in the district, Making Waves Academy, is a standout. The school's strong graduation rates, test scores, and attendance metrics demonstrate its positive impact on the community and its commitment to supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its students.

District Detail

 4123 Lakeside Dr.
Richmond, CA 94806-1942

 (510) 262-1511

SchoolDigger Rank:
524th of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: 5-12
Students: 1,124

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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