Milpitas High School

Milpitas High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1285 Escuela Pky,  Milpitas, CA
Milpitas Unified School District
3.5
4.0
3,029 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cheryl Lawton
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
133
Full Time Teachers
133
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
680
Verbal
640
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
81.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
16.9%
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
483:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48%
Asian or Pacific Islander
67.9%
Hispanic
19.6%
Two or more races
6.2%
White
3.7%
Black
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#269 Best College Prep Public HS 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.
San José State University 873 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 819 Students
University of California - Davis 789 Students
University of California - Berkeley 756 Students
University of California - Irvine 712 Students
University of California - San Diego 672 Students
San Francisco State University 543 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 514 Students
University of San Francisco 449 Students
San Diego State University 417 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 310 Students
Computer Science 303 Students
Biology 235 Students
Psychology 228 Students
Nursing 204 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 122 Students
Computer Software Engineering 117 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 97 Students
Economics 84 Students
Chemistry 83 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 697 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/10/2025
As a senior at Milpitas High, I think it's a great school from an unbiased view. There's all kinds of students here and the staff are also diverse. The student community is friendly for the most part and there are a lot of school events that involve school spirit, like annual festivals. The teachers are all friendly, though there have been some incidents that led to teachers being fired. I only wish the students would take more care of the school and not leave a mess behind in the bathrooms.
4.0 Senior
8/6/2024
I think Milpitas High is a a good school in the Bay Area that can comepte with other schools nearby in academics. Not the best sports program or band program. The teachers here are mostly nice and willing to help except for a few who can;t really teach kids that well.
4.0 Junior
5/13/2024
MHS is overall a great school. I wish there was more of an emphasis on common facilities and resources and not sole focus on one area.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/21/2022
All Teachers are different. Academic wise high school is very good.
5.0 parent
6/26/2020
Both of my 2 sons went their entire 4 years here. They both graduated with honors. After high school, they both went on to universities. One now is a Marketing Director for a hi-tech company and the other is a medical physician.
5.0 student
11/29/2019
Coming from a student who has been in Milpitas his whole life, I think this school is superior to many in this region. There are occasional teachers who get on my nerves but almost all the staff members are outstanding when it comes to contributing to the school. Many of the students know to strive...
1.0 student
8/4/2017
This is a poor quality school. Most of the counselors and teachers are pretty unhelpful. Some of the teachers often are biased when grading and frequently make errors when posting grades online or in the report card. Scheduling mistakes are common and due to the school being overcrowded, it is VERY...

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Milpitas High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Milpitas, CA, in the Milpitas neighborhood, and is served by the Milpitas Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 3,029 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Milpitas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,571,317. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Valley Baptist School, Alsion Montessori Middle / High School, Granada Islamic, and more. Learn more about what Milpitas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Milpitas High School.

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