How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Making Waves Academy District | Monarch River Academy District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, California | Porterville, California |
| Total Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,125 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 33:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Making Waves Academy District | Monarch River Academy District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,069 | $15,389 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| State Revenue | 40.7% | 83.3% |
| Local Revenue | 48.6% | 7.1% |
Making Waves Academy District
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Monarch River Academy District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Making Waves Academy District | Monarch River Academy District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 47.4% |
| African American | 6.8% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87.6% | 38.4% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 9.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.0% | 39.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Making Waves Academy District | Monarch River Academy District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 1042:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.6% | 1.9% |
School Types
Making Waves Academy District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Monarch River Academy District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.