Making Waves Academy

    Richmond, CA · Public · Comprehensive High School (Grades 9-12) · Charter School

    District: Independent / No District Listed

    Website: makingwavesacademy.org(opens in new tab)CEEB code: 054553

    Fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 2032

    519students

    in grades 9-12

    2025-26
    Census Day

    145
    Grade 9
    141
    Grade 10
    117
    Grade 11
    116
    Grade 12
    CourseA-G Area
    AP Government and Politics United States
    A · History
    AP United States History
    A · History
    United States Government
    A · History
    United States History
    A · History
    World History
    A · History
    AP English Language and Composition
    B · English
    AP English Literature and Composition
    B · English
    CSU Expository Reading and Writing
    B · English
    English I
    B · English
    English II
    B · English
    English III
    B · English
    Algebra 1
    C · Math
    Algebra II
    C · Math
    AP Calculus AB
    C · Math
    AP Precalculus
    C · Math
    AP Statistics
    C · Math
    Geometry 1
    C · Math
    Principle of Finance
    C · Math
    AP Chemistry
    D · Science
    AP Computer Science Principles
    D · Science
    AP Environmental Science
    D · Science
    Astronomy
    D · Science
    Biology
    D · Science
    Chemistry
    D · Science
    Conceptual Physics
    D · Science
    Earth and Space Science
    D · Science
    AP Spanish Language and Culture
    E · Language
    Spanish I
    E · Language
    Spanish II
    E · Language
    Spanish III
    E · Language
    Spanish IV: Introduction to Advanced Language and Literature
    E · Language
    2D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    3D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    Advanced Art
    F · Arts
    AP 3D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    Apex Music Appreciation
    F · Arts
    DRAMA I: Introduction to Theatre Arts
    F · Arts
    Drawing
    F · Arts
    Fundamentals of Art
    F · Arts
    Introduction to Interior Architecture & Design
    F · Arts
    Music Appreciation
    F · Arts
    Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Stagecraft and Technical Theater
    F · Arts
    Theater II
    F · Arts
    Advanced Patient Care
    G · Elective
    APEX Business Applications
    G · Elective
    APEX Computer Applications
    G · Elective
    Creative Writing
    G · Elective
    Economics
    G · Elective
    Ethnic Studies
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Health Sciences
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Psychology
    G · Elective
    Journalism
    G · Elective
    Medical Terminology
    G · Elective

    College pathways

    A-G completion

    100%

    134 of 134 graduates

    2024-25

    Graduation rate

    93.7%

    134 of 143 cohort students

    2024-25

    College-going within 12 months

    83.3%

    75 of 90 high school completers

    2022-23

    Where students enrolled

    2022-23 high school completers

    University of California
    30(40%)
    California State University
    22(29.3%)
    California Community Colleges
    15(20%)
    In-state private colleges
    4(5.3%)
    Out-of-state four-year colleges
    4(5.3%)
    Out-of-state two-year colleges
    0(0%)

    Percentages are shares of students from this school who enrolled in college within 12 months.

    Nearby schools

    Aspire Richmond California College PreparatoryDe Anza High SchoolJohn F. Kennedy High SchoolJohn Henry High SchoolLeadership Public Schools - RichmondRichmond High SchoolSalesian College PreparatorySylvester Greenwood Academy

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