MILLIKAN HIGH SCHOOL
Millikan High is a public high school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 3,605 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 135 teachers, Millikan High has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Robert A. Millikan High School, located in the East Long Beach neighborhood of California, is one of the largest and most prominent comprehensive high schools within the Long Beach Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its wide array of academic and extracurricular offerings. It operates on a unique model that features several specialized "Small Learning Communities" (SLCs) and pathways, such as the COMPASS academy and various magnet programs, which are designed to provide students with a personalized educational experience and focused career preparation within a large campus environment.
Beyond its academic pathways, Millikan High is known for its strong school spirit and robust athletic and arts programs. The campus provides a comprehensive high school experience, offering numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, competitive sports teams, and an active student government and club culture. By balancing the resources of a large institution with the intimate structure of its smaller learning cohorts, Millikan aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the modern workforce while fostering a deeply rooted sense of community in the Long Beach area.
For more information, contact Millikan High at (562) 425-7441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Long Beach, CA 90815-1436
(562) 425-7441
MILLIKAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Long Beach, CA with about 3,605 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Long Beach Unified
- Total Students:
- 3,605
- Teachers:
- 135.85
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 3,605 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.4%
- White
- 32.3%
- Black or African American
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.