| Mills High School | |
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| Address | |
| 400 Murchison Drive Millbrae, San Mateo, California 94030 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°35′37″N 122°23′24″W / 37.5937°N 122.3900°W / 37.5937; -122.3900 |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1958 |
| School district | San Mateo Union High School District |
| CEEB code | 051972 |
| Principal | Pamela Duszynski |
| Teaching staff | 53.45 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 (2022–2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.35 |
| Color(s) | Scarlet and Gold |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| Nickname | Vikings |
| Newspaper | The Thunderbolt |
| Website | www |
Mills High School is a public high school in Millbrae, California, one of eight in the San Mateo Union High School District.
Mills was established in 1958. Mills High School has been named a California Distinguished School three times (1988, 1996, 2009).
Academics
In 2012, Mills was granted a six-year accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Mills has Advanced Placement course offerings.
In 2015, it was ranked the 225th best public high school in the country by Newsweek. In 2013, it was ranked 519th nationally by U.S. News & World Report.
Statistics
Demographics
2017-2018
- 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.
Standardized testing
| SAT Scores for 2014–2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2013 Growth API | Growth in the API from 2009 to 2013 |
| 846 | 871 | 25 |
Athletics
Mills 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.
| 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
- Jeff Novitzky (1986) - Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance for UFC
- Paul Fanaika (2004) — NFL Football Player
- Larry Grenadier — Jazz bassist
- Gordon Lish (faculty) — Editor, author, teacher
- Leslie Maxie (1985) — Olympic athlete 1988 Summer Olympics
- Frank Portman (a.k.a. Dr. Frank) — Lead singer of the Mr. T Experience
- Wesley Chan (2002) — founding member of Wong Fu Productions
- Adam Tafralis (2002) — Canadian Football League Quarterback and San Jose State career passing yards record holder
- James van Hoften (1962) — NASA astronaut
- 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
- Kathy Baker (1968) - Actress
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- "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.
External links
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