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Making Waves Academy is a public charter school with a state-of-the-art middle school and high school in Richmond, California. Of the more than 1,000 students enrolled in 5th through 12th grade at Making Waves Academy, 87% are from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Making Waves Academy is known for providing rigorous academics, social-emotional skill development, and college and career programming while supporting students in identifying and pursuing their life goals. The majority of graduates choose to pursue higher education and have the unique opportunity to earn scholarships and coaching for up to six years of college from Making Waves Education Foundation.
Making Waves Academy was co-founded by John H. and Regina K. Scully in the fall of 2007. In the spring of 2022, Making Waves Education Foundation dedicated the 20.25-acre campus as the Campus for Equity in Education, emphasizing Making Waves’ commitment to address disparities in education and recognizing John H. and Regina K. Scully’s extraordinary vision and long-standing support to interrupt inequity and advance educational opportunities.
John H. and Regina K. Scully at the dedication of the Campus for Equity in Education alongside Making Waves Education Foundation and Making Waves Academy CEOs, board members, and supporters.
