Polytechnic High School vs. Millikan High School
Should I attend Polytechnic High School or Millikan High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Polytechnic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Millikan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 4,083 students in grades 9-12, Polytechnic High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,343 students in grades 9-12, Millikan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
4,083 students
3,343 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#367 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
76%
Graduation Rate
88%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1060
879
Grade 10 Students
1065
864
Grade 11 Students
961
786
Grade 12 Students
997
814
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
8%
% Hispanic
53%
48%
% Black
15%
8%
% White
8%
31%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%