Mills High School

Mills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Murchison Dr,  Millbrae, CA
San Mateo Union High School District
3.8
3.6
1,119 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul Belzer
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
690
Verbal
650
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
93.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
57.8%
Hispanic
19.5%
White
12.1%
Two or more races
8.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#74 Best Public HS in California
#98 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#114 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 335 Students
University of California - Berkeley 285 Students
University of California - Irvine 279 Students
University of California - San Diego 275 Students
University of California - Davis 269 Students
University of Southern California 191 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 171 Students
San Diego State University 164 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 154 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 152 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 114 Students
Biology 112 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Computer Science 74 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Economics 30 Students
Biotechnology 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 255 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/9/2025
Mills High School has created a safe learning environment for all students no matter the background. The teachers and staff have full support of students and offer excellent services to support the needs of any student.
4.0 Senior
12/18/2024
I would like to see more school spirit in the school rallies where we can all challenge each other to healthy competition. Our arts and music program is outstanding with great support and I love to see the results we can make in the future
4.0 Senior
12/3/2024
I think Mills is a good school. the academics are very ahead and challenging. Many students aim for an A, making it very competitive. the sports are very below average. the only good sports are badminton, girls basketball, and flag football. smaller school compared to others nearby
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/1/2021
My initial impression of Mills students was how courtesy seem to be part of the culture and they practice it without thinking... it’s second nature to them. This was exhibited at school fall open houses when I took my 8th grader to visit various area high schools to choose for next year. Student onl...
other
10/29/2018
I graduated from Mills a few years back and now attend UC Berkeley. Academically speaking, Mills did a great job at preparing me for the rigors of an institution like Berkeley. Many of my classmates went on to MIT, the Ivies and pretty much all the UC schools. The faculty cares about students and we...
5.0 student
2/7/2017
great academic school with solid teachers and facility
5.0 student
1/24/2017
This is a good school to be in

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Mills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Millbrae, CA, in the Millbrae neighborhood, and is served by the San Mateo Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,119 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Mills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $2,119,033. Discover additional schools in the area, like Capuchino High School, Burlingame High School, El Portal School, and more. Learn more about what Millbrae has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mills High School.

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