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Making Waves Academy
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade 5-12
4123 Lakeside Dr,
Richmond, CA
School Details
Head of School
Alton Nelson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
90.9%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
A
B+
C+
B
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
16
Math
16
English
15
Reading
18
Science
16
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
70%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
7.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5.8%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,084:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
85.9%
Black
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
White
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Francisco State University
202 Students
University of California - Berkeley
158 Students
University of California - Davis
151 Students
California State University - Sacramento
117 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
111 Students
California State University - East Bay
111 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
103 Students
San José State University
100 Students
University of San Francisco
98 Students
University of California - Merced
98 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
60 Students
Psychology
60 Students
Nursing
45 Students
Biology
42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Sociology
29 Students
Computer Science
27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
17 Students
Political Science and Government
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/21/2025
Its a great school with upsides and downsides, Many teachers leaving us with subs that don't know how to teach a younger generation, but the facilities are great and makes school enjoyable.
8/11/2025
This school has crashed. It has gone so downhill due to the administration. Over half of the teachers are substitutes. The leadership is so bad that no one wants to stay. There is very little beyond basic academics. Turnover is so bad that they cannot get any consistency. One year, my kid had a sub for Math AND ELA ALL YEAR. Stay away from this place, especially if your kid is black.
6/23/2025
In my experience as a upcoming 11 grader in Making waves Academy I found it to be hard because their was barely any teachers and I found it hard to study or learn anything because I didn't have a teacher that will teach me because we only had subs and the work was online.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/28/2024
There is no diversity at this school what so ever, students call other students the N word and write it on school property. The African American students get in trouble and suspended over the smallest things compared to the majority ethnicity there. Teachers do not stay on top of the grades. And wit...
10/4/2023
Do not send your child to this school!!!
9/22/2022
This school is not the best they are every disrespectful can’t go to the staffs for nothing these teacher are not helpful they act more like kids then teacher they only here for a pay check .
2/14/2022
Soy un padre que tengo un hijo de hace 3 años en esta escuela, y realmente el primer año de experiencia fue excelente. Pero desde los dos últimos años bajó en todo, (maestros, staff, apoyo a los estudiantes) el currículo académico no es recomendable, hay mucha falta de maestros y todo ahora lo relac...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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John Woodruff
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Gohn Marie McFadden
Gohn Marie McFadden
Compass
(510) 345-5149
21 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$525,000 Price
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Betty Taisch
Betty Taisch
Compass
(415) 842-2964
101 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$2,200,000 Price
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Angelica Arrospide
Angelica Arrospide
Responds QuicklyRealty ONE Group Future
(628) 250-4661
36 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$380K - $665K Price Range
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Jennifer Seidelman
Jennifer Seidelman
Real Broker
(925) 471-8352
18 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$800,000 Price
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Kal Johal
Kal Johal
Keller Williams Realty-Yuba Sutter
(530) 607-6726
554 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$639,900 Price
Map
List Price Range
$299K - $746K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$585,757
Median Lot Size
8,058 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Average Household Income
$89,277
% of College Grads
44.2%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,432 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
90.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,330 - $4,037 per month
- The Dylan
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 496+ Sq Ft
- 2200 John Muir Pkwy
- Hercules, CA
$1,892 - $4,270 per month
- The Exchange at Bayfront
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 536+ Sq Ft
- 2525 Bayfront Blvd
- Hercules, CA
$2,200 - $2,538 per month
- Mayfair Station
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 396+ Sq Ft
- 11600 San Pablo Ave
- El Cerrito, CA
$1,883 - $2,677 per month
- Bella Vista at Hilltop
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 3400 Richmond Pkwy
- Richmond, CA
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 7th to 12th
- Charter
- K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Parchester Community Center
Hilltop Lake Park
Country Club Vista Park
Wanlass Park
Hilltop Green Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Fairmede-Hilltop
A sought-after Richmond neighborhood near schools, parks, shopping and I-80
Tara Hills
A conveniently located suburban neighborhood of appealing midcentury homes
El Sobrante
Established homes in the suburbs north of Oakland
Hilltop Green
Leafy neighborhood with views, nearby shopping and easy access to a major freeway
Hilltop/Montalvin
A unique bayside community home to a variety of houses, parks and a golf course
Gateley
A small, bayside area with sweeping coastal views
Making Waves Academy is a charter school for students in grades 5-12 located at 4123 Lakeside Dr in Richmond, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,117 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Making Waves Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 90.9%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 16. The average home value in this area is $585,757. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Public School: Tamalpais, Vista Virtual Academy, De Anza Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Making Waves Academy.