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Richmond, California · Grades 5 to 12 · Making Waves Academy District
Charter school
About Making Waves Academy
Making Waves Academy serves grades 5 through 12 as a public charter school in Richmond, California. It reported 1,078 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Richmond. With about 56.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 19.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Contra Costa County. Within 5 miles there are 73 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 4123 Lakeside Dr., Richmond, CA 94806 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (510) 262-1511 |
| School district | Making Waves Academy District |
| Grades | 5 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 1,078 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 56.2 |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Contra Costa County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 060150212043). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Making Waves Academy serve?
Making Waves Academy serves grades 5 through 12.
How many students attend Making Waves Academy?
Making Waves Academy reported 1,078 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Making Waves Academy?
About 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,078 students and 56.2 teachers in federal data.
Is Making Waves Academy a public or charter school?
Making Waves Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Making Waves Academy in?
Making Waves Academy is part of Making Waves Academy District.
Where is Making Waves Academy located?
Making Waves Academy is at 4123 Lakeside Dr., Richmond, CA 94806. The phone number is (510) 262-1511.
How many other schools are near Making Waves Academy?
There are 73 other schools within 5 miles of Making Waves Academy in our directory.
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