Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy vs Making Waves Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 6–12
590 students
Making Waves Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,078 students
| Measure | Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy Richmond, California | Making Waves Academy Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1127 of 1,343 | #846 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15362 of 16,910 | #13366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 590 | 1,078 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,078 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Making Waves Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 19.3).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 85.3%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.6).
- •Making Waves Academy is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 590.
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 Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy better than Making Waves Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Making Waves Academy ranks higher (29.9 vs 19.3 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 Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy and Making Waves Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy: 590. Making Waves Academy: 1,078. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy and Making Waves Academy rank in California?
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy is 1127th of 1,343 and Making Waves Academy is 846th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).