Robert A. Millikan Senior High School is a high school in Long Beach, California, United States, administered by the Long Beach Unified School District. It is located near the intersection of Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue in the Los Altos neighborhood of East Long Beach on a 36-acre campus.
Serving 3,408 students in grades 9-12, Millikan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Millikan High serves the northeast part of Long Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most families live within a short 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millikan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Millikan High School's student population of 3,408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,408 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower all students to act with integrity and to achieve excellence through rigorous college and career pathways.
School Rankings
Millikan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millikan High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3228 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Robbie And Millie Ram
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millikan High School's ranking?
Millikan High School is ranked #3228 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Millikan High School often compared to?
Millikan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson High School, Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School, Polytechnic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Millikan High School?
The graduation rate of Millikan High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Millikan High School?
3,408 students attend Millikan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Millikan High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millikan High School?
Millikan High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Millikan High School offer ?
Millikan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Millikan High School part of?
Millikan High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Millikan High School located?
Millikan High School is located in the Los Altos neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Los Altos.
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