Facilities

Research shows that the condition of school buildings has a real impact on student achievement, attendance, health, and safety, as well as on teacher turnover. Too often, low-income young people attend schools in rundown buildings with peeling plaster, crumbling ceilings, deficient heating systems, substandard bathrooms, and other hazards.

Making Waves Academy offers its students a safe, comfortable learning environment with unique features conducive to academic success. Constructed for just $250 per square foot, less than half the cost at most public schools, the Academy’s facilities include a 3,400 square-foot library/media center, art and music studios, an artificial turf field, and state-of-the-art technology classrooms and science labs.

Building 1 25,261 square feet 9 classrooms 3 science labs Tech classroom 3,400 square-foot library/media center Administration 9 offices 2 conference rooms Teachers lounge Teachers workroom
Building 2 31,565 square feet 17 classrooms Art studio Music studio Multi-purpose room with stage Cafeteria Boys/girls locker rooms
Site Artificial turf athletic field Basketball court Student garden area Bus drop-off area
Sustainable features Reuse of existing building Natural daylight in classrooms and corridors Energy efficient mechanical systems and lighting Bioswales on property for storm drainage