Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex vs Making Waves Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 547 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex
Sun Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,100 students
Making Waves Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,078 students
| Measure | Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex Sun Valley, California | Making Waves Academy Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,343 | #846 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11292 of 16,910 | #13366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 1,100 | 1,078 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 1,078 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Sun Valley | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 29.9).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 91.4%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.2).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 1,078.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex better than Making Waves Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex ranks higher (38.6 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and Making Waves Academy?
About 547 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex: 1,100. Making Waves Academy: 1,078. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and Making Waves Academy rank in California?
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex is 615th of 1,343 and Making Waves Academy is 846th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).