Millikan Senior High School - Long Beach, California/CA

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Millikan Senior High School

2800 Snowden Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90815-1436 -

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Definition of Terms

Millikan Senior High School

School Level

High school

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Students & Faculty

Total Students

4026 students

% Male / % Female

52% / 48%

Total Classroom Teachers

156 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 1223 students

Grade 10 - 1063 students

Grade 11 - 873 students

Grade 12 - 867 students

This School

( CA ) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:26

1:20

Students by Ethnicity

This School

( CA ) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	1%
% Asian	15%	11%
% Hispanic	46%	45%
% Black	12%	7%
% White	27%	33%

Additional Student Information

This School

( CA ) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

44%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

% Migrant Students Enrolled

( CA ) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Long Beach Unified School District

This School's Agency

( CA ) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	90	4
Number of Students Managed	91,590 students	1,785 students
District Total Revenue	$820,746,000	$16,194,000
District Expenditure	$824,927,000	$16,545,000
District Revenue / Student	$8,961	$8,848
District Expenditure / Student	$9,007	$8,162
District Graduation Rates	n/a	n/a

Millikan High School is a high school in Long Beach, California administered by the Long Beach Unified School District. It is located near the corner of Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue in East Long Beach. As of the 2004-2005 school year.
Eponym: Millikan High school is named after the Nobel Prize winner Robert A. Millikan. Millikan High School's educational programs emphasize technology and science.
Graduation Requirements: In order to earn a diploma, all Millikan students must: Earn a minimum of 220 credits.
Pass all required classes including Algebra.
Complete 40 Service Learning hours.
Pass both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
Pay all accrued fines.
Have 0 demerits.
220 credits must be earned by the end of the second semester of the senior year. Summer graduates are not eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Traditions: It will be noted that the initials of the school's namesake – Robert A. Millikan – spell RAM. The Ram is the school mascot. Aries, the school annual, Corydon, the school newspaper, Ram Pages, the student handbook, as well as all activity groups carry out the RAM theme.
At football games it is traditional to stand and sing the National Anthem at the beginning and the Alma Mater at the end of the game. The school fight song, "Hail to Our Team", is played by the band after touchdowns and fans are encouraged to clap along to the song.
Homecoming is the day on which all RamHi alumni are invited back. The day's activities include a homecoming carnival and rally, football game, coronation of the homecoming queens and princesses, and sometimes a dance.
Other traditional events around Millikan which have become annual affairs include: Freshman Orientation, Instrumental and Choir Concerts, Spring Musical Production, Mr. Ram Pageant, Fall and Spring Plays by the Drama Department, Dance Concert, Spring Day, Creative Writing Contests, Awards Program, and Senior Prom.
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results: RAMHI.
Rigorous Thinkers Learners.
Articulate Communicators.
Millikan Team Players.
High Achieving Self-Directed Learners.
Integrators of Technology.
Quest: (Questioning, Understanding, Engaging, Success through Technology), is a GATE magnet for gifted and talented honors students. QUEST students commit to a rigorous four-year, distinguished college preparatory program that encourages diversity of thought and scholarly endeavor. The academic independence of QUEST Scholars culminates in a self-directed Senior Project. The curriculum integrates academic disciplines though a thematic, problem-based approach to learning and includes accelerated, honors, and a minimum of three Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams. QUEST students are supported in post-secondary planning through counseling and an academic portfolio. In addition to academic studies, QUEST students are active participants in campus extra- and co-curricular activities. Entrance requirements include a GPA of 3.3 or higher, high standardized test scores, and a good record of citizenship and attendance.
Compass: (Community of Musicians, Performers, Artists, and Social Scientists) is a smaller learning community designed to prepare students for college by engaging them in a program that integrates core curriculum with the social sciences and the arts. The program places great emphasis on standards based instruction while helping students to connect learning with real world situations.
Green: Formally known as the the KIUP program. Academy is designed to provide university preparation and career exploration. Math and science enrichment geared toward the average and above average student is provided within a supportive cross-curricular program. Students graduate with both their "a-g" college requirements and a personal career exploration portfolio.
PEACE: (Personal success through Empowerment, Academic achievement, Character education, and Ethics in action) is an innovative academy that engages in such programs as simulations (Contemporary World Project & International Negotiations), hands-on learning, community service, field experience, student government based upon the United States Constitution, peer/teacher mentoring, partnership with CSULB School of Philosophy, and standards based content which is cross curricular. Upon graduation PEACE students will exceed UC and CSU admissions.
Global Technology: This is a four year college preparatory program emphasizing computer applications and technology. The academy provides a rigorous college preparatory education that provides the necessary foundation for students to either enter college or be competitive in the world of work. Students become a member of a small learning community that is committed to integrating classroom learning with technology.
Stellar: (Scholastic Teams of English Language Learners for Academic Rigor) provides a standards-based, challenging curricula for English learners at EL Levels 1,2,3, and 4. Teams of teachers work together and with students to provide the personal and academic support of a Small Learning Community environment. After acquiring English proficiency, students transition to other Millikan academies.
MBA: (Millikan Business Academy) Ultimate Success Academy promotes essential life skills and college-preparedness with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, marketing, enterprise, and financial independence steeped in sound business practices and principles.
AVID: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination).
A rigorous support class/program for highly motivated students that works in conjunction with the other magnet/special programs at Millikan to prepare students for attendance at a 4-year college or university.
What is AVID?: The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, and most especially students in the middle capable of completing a college preparatory path: Will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum.
Will enter mainstream activities of the school.
Will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges.
Will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.
AVID is a good program for those students who could make it in a challenging curriculum if they had some support. The AVID program plans to place its students into accelerated, honors, and AP classes as they are ready. AVID supports all smaller learning communities at Millikan.
AVID recognizes that the only way students can get into and through college is by perseverance, hard work, and, as the program name reveals, Òindividual determination.Ó AVID students do not receive any special breaks. But, AVID provides what first generation college students usually lack: high expectations, encouragement, academic support, a vision that college is attainable, and guidance in ways to negotiate the system. AVID involves students in strong group of peers and adults who share a commitment to academic achievement and who work together to help the group succeed.
The AVID elective teacher fills three roles: teacher, academic coach, and mentor. AVID is an elective course of study taught within the school day, so the teacher has regular contact with the AVID students throughout the school year.
The Millikan High School AVID Goal: The Millikan AVID program's objective is to prepare its students for enrollment and successful participation four year universities such as those found in the UC system and the better private universities. Meeting the enrollment requirements for these schools often supersedes admission requirements for the CSU system and many out-of-state colleges and universities.
What does AVID accomplish?
AVID is designed to achieve specific objectives: To support students in rigorous college preparatory programs and to enroll students in honors and advanced placement classes.
To develop the habits and skills students need to succeed.
To develop good study habits and academic survival skills, such as, note taking, essay writing, and time management.
To support students in maintaining grade point averages that will be competitive in applying to four-year colleges and universities.
To foster positive attitudes toward school and higher education.
To help students become knowledgeable about colleges, develop a plan to get in college, and apply to appropriate colleges and for financial aid.
To enroll 100% of AVID graduates in colleges and universities including 80% in four-year institutions.
On Campus Clubs: ADVANCED DANCE CLUB, ADVANCED ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES, AINESIS, A.I.G.A. (ALL ISLANDERS GETTING ALONG0), AMADEUS, AMERICAN STUDENT FILM SOCIETY, AMIGAS CLUB, ANIME, ARIES, ASIAN CULTURE CLUB, ASSOCIATON OF THEATRICAL TECHNICIANS, BADMINTON CLUB, BEST BUDDIES, BLACK STUDENT UNION, CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION, CELTIC PRIDE CLUB, CHEER, CHESS CLUB, COLORING CLUB, DA CAPO, DOWN TO EARTH, FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES, FILIPINO CLUB, FISHING CLUB, FORENSICS CLUB, THE FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE, GERMAN CLUB, GIRL TALK, GIRLS' SWIM CLUB, GIRLS' TENNIS CLUB, GLOBAL TECH CLUB, GOSPEL CHOIR, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, HACKY-SACK CLUB, HOPE, HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, INTERMEDIATE DANCE CLUB, JDM RICE CAR CLUB, KEY CLUB, LADY RAMS BASKETBALL, LEADERSHIP CLUB, THE LIFE, LORD OF THE RINGS CLUB, L.U.L.A.C., MAISON FRANCAISE, MARINE EXPOLERS CLUB, MARINE SCIENTISTS, M.E.Ch.A., MENS' TENNIS SUPPORT CLUB, MHS ENTERPRISES, MILLIKAN BLOOMERS, MILLIKAN P.E. CLUB, MOOSEKETEERS, MUSIC APPRECIATION, N.H.S. (NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY), PAPERMATES, PEACE CLUB, PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, PING PONG CLUB, QUEST CLUB, R & B HIP HOP CLUB, RAMSET, RECYCLE NOW, SENIOR LADIES, S.I.N.E. Club, SOFTBALL CLUB, THE SOPHISTS, SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB, SPOKEN WORDS, STAR WARS CLUB, STELLAR, SWEET AS KANDEE, THE TRUTH - MENS' DISCIPLESHIP, U-Turn Club, VISIONS CLUB, YOUNG BLACK SCHOLARS/YOUNG SCHOLARS.
Choral Music: Millikan High School has a choral program that is directed by John Harvey. The entire program is built of 5 classes, Cecillian Singers 1-2 which is a freshman girls class, Varsity Chorale 1-8, a freshman boys class, Cecillian Singers 3-8, a intermidiate girls class, Concert Choir 1-8, which is the big group that is built of both men and women. And finally the vocal ensemble, the most advanced class in the school that meets in 0 period.
Since 2006,The Millikan High School Vocal Ensemble takes a trip every year to San Francisco to compete with the best high schools, city colleges, and state colleges from the entire west coast of the country. The Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble, which are the advanced choirs are able to sight read up to 6 part choral music, pieces they have worked on in past years are, When David Heard and As Vesta Was both composed by Thomas Weelkes.Other pieces of music such as Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel? arr. by Moses Hogan.
Performances: There are 2 concerts a year for the whole entire program which takes place in the fall and the spring.
Dramatic Arts: This program is spearheaded by Ms. Wendy Atwell. They put on 3 plays a year, the fall play, the spring musical, and the spring play which is performed in the black box theatre.
The fall play is performed in the school auditorium. The spring musical is open to everyone that attends Millikan and is also performed in the auditorium.
School uniforms: Millikan High School requires all students to wear school uniforms, which consist of white or navy tops, and khaki or navy bottoms.
Athletics: Millikan’s soccer program for both boys and girls has consistently been rated among the best in Southern California, earning the number 2 title in the nation for boy's soccer.
Notable alumni: Soben Huon, Miss Utah USA 2006.
Ashlie_Brillault, Ashlie Brillault: American actress.
Tonya Crews, American model.
Mike Montgomery, former Golden State Warriors and Stanford Head Basketball coach.
Nick Bierbrodt former Major League Baseball first round draft pick.
Jason Bell , NFL Football Player.
Amat Escalante, Film Director and Producer.
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School Zip (90815)

(CA) State Average

Population (Approximate)

38,892 people

33,137,211 people

% (age 25+) w/College Degree

50%

32%

Population Average Age

37 years old

33.3 years old

Average Household size

2.4 persons

2.9 persons

Median Household Income

$61,074

$49,006

Avg. # of Rooms in Household

5.2 rooms

4.8 rooms

Median Age of Housing Structure

52 years old

39 years old

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69% / 31%

58% / 42%

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