Very Good
#2582 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Millennium High Alternative
High School · Piedmont City Unified · Piedmont, CA
A Piedmont City Unified high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
760 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont, CA 94611
- Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Millennium High Alternative score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Millennium High Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Piedmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$176,517
Median home value
$1,485,000
Median rent
$2,274/mo
College educated
77.8%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Aims College Prep HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Holy Names High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Holy Names High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Piedmont City Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Millennium High Alternative is listed in Piedmont City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Millennium High Alternative
Millennium High Alternative is a public high school in Piedmont, CA, part of Piedmont City Unified, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,582 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Millennium High Alternative
What grades does Millennium High Alternative serve?
Millennium High Alternative serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Millennium High Alternative?
Millennium High Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millennium High Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Millennium High Alternative is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Millennium High Alternative rank in CA?
Millennium High Alternative ranks #2,582 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Millennium High Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Millennium High Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Millennium High Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Millennium High Alternative has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Millennium High Alternative a charter school?
No, Millennium High Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Millennium High Alternative a Title I school?
No, Millennium High Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Millennium High Alternative?
18.6% of students at Millennium High Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (510) 594-2703
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 94611)
- 39,240
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94611; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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