Mills High School is a public high school in Millbrae, California, one of eight in the San Mateo Union High School District.
| Mills High School | |
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400 Murchison Drive , , 94030 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°35′37″N 122°23′24″W / 37.5937°N 122.3900°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1958 |
| School district | San Mateo Union High School District |
| CEEB code | 051972 |
| Principal | Pamela Duszynski |
| Teaching staff | 53.45[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 (2022–2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.35[1] |
| Color(s) | Scarlet and Gold |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| Nickname | Vikings |
| Newspaper | The Thunderbolt |
| Website | www |
Mills was established in 1958. Mills High School has been named a California Distinguished School three times (1988, 1996, 2009).[2]
Academics
editIn 2012, Mills was granted a six-year accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. [3]
Mills has Advanced Placement course offerings.
In 2015, it was ranked the 225th best public high school in the country by Newsweek.[4] In 2013, it was ranked 519th nationally by U.S. News & World Report.[5]
Statistics
editDemographics
edit2017-2018[1]
- 1,220 students: 617 Male (50.6%), 603 Female (49.4%)
| Asian | Hispanic | White | Two or More Races | Pacific Islander | African American | American Indian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 240 | 147 | 92 | 36 | 4 | 0 |
| 57.5% | 19.7% | 12% | 7.5% | 3% | 0.3% | 0% |
Approximately 22.3% of the students at Mills are served by the free or reduced-price lunch program.[1]
Standardized testing
edit| SAT Scores for 2014–2015 [6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading Average | Math Average | Writing Average | |
| Mills High | 545 | 592 | 543 |
| District | 544 | 570 | 544 |
| Statewide | 489 | 500 | 484 |
| 2013 Academic Performance Index | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base API[7] | 2013 Growth API[8] | Growth in the API from 2009 to 2013 |
| 846 | 871 | 25 |
Athletics
editMills has a wide array of sports throughout the school year. In the fall, the sports are: Girls' Tennis, Girls' Golf, Water Polo, Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball. Winter sports include: Basketball, Soccer, and Wrestling. Spring sports consist of: Badminton, Baseball, Boys' Golf, Softball, Swimming, Boys' Tennis, and Track and Field.[citation needed]
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | Basketball | Badminton |
| Football | Soccer | Baseball |
| Girls' Golf | Wrestling | Boys' Golf |
| Girls' Tennis | Boys' Tennis | |
| Volleyball | Softball | |
| Water Polo | Swimming | |
| Track and Field |
Notable alumni and faculty
edit- Jeff Novitzky (1986) - Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance for UFC
- Paul Fanaika (2004) — NFL Football Player[9]
- Larry Grenadier — Jazz bassist[10]
- Gordon Lish (faculty) — Editor, author, teacher[citation needed]
- Leslie Maxie (1985) — Olympic athlete 1988 Summer Olympics
- Frank Portman (a.k.a. Dr. Frank) — Lead singer of the Mr. T Experience[11]
- Wesley Chan (2002) — founding member of Wong Fu Productions
- Adam Tafralis (2002) — Canadian Football League Quarterback[12] and San Jose State career passing yards record holder
- James van Hoften (1962) — NASA astronaut[13]
- Craig Venter (1964) - Scientist, winner of 2008 National Medal of Science and twice named to Time 100 list of the world's most influential people[14]
- Kathy Baker (1968) - Actress
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Mills High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Distinguished School Awards". California Department of Education. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ^ "WASC: Mills High School Accreditation". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ "America's Top High Schools 2015". Newsweek. 19 August 2015.
- ^ "Best High Schools-2013". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on 2016-03-20.
- ^ "SAT Report - 2014-15 District Level Scores". California Department of Education. Retrieved September 27, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2009 Base API School Report - Mills High". California Department of Education Assessment, Accountability and Awards Division.
- ^ "2013 Growth API School Report - Mills High". California Department of Education Analysis, Measurement, & Accountability Reporting Division.
- ^ "Player Bio: Paul Fanaika". Sun Devil Athletics. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ "Biography: Larry Grenadier". 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Famous Mills High School Alumni". Mills High School. Archived from the original on September 10, 2006. Retrieved 2006-06-20.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats Football - Adam Tafralis". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2006-10-12.
- ^ "Astronaut Bio: James D. A. van Hoften". NASA. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Staff, Austin Walsh Daily Journal. "Discovering a unique path to success: Acclaimed doctor, scientific innovator receives recognition from native Millbrae". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2018-08-23.