Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Millennium High Alternative ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millennium High Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Millennium High Alternative's student population of 61 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Millennium High Alternative ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millennium High Alternative is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3834 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
15%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millennium High Alternative's ranking?
Millennium High Alternative is ranked #3834 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Millennium High Alternative?
The graduation rate of Millennium High Alternative is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Millennium High Alternative?
61 students attend Millennium High Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Millennium High Alternative students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Millennium High Alternative?
Millennium High Alternative has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Millennium High Alternative offer ?
Millennium High Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Millennium High Alternative part of?
Millennium High Alternative is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.
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