Excellent
#1201 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
New Millennium Secondary
High School · New Millennium Secondary District · Gardena, CA
A charter high school in Gardena, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 West 182nd St., Gardena, CA 90248
- Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Millennium Secondary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Millennium Secondary 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,767/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardena), 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
$81,777
Median home value
$646,900
Median rent
$1,602/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,407 | Compare → |
| Moneta ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Jennifer KelleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New Millennium Secondary District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Millennium Secondary is listed in New Millennium Secondary District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Millennium Secondary
New Millennium Secondary is a public high school in Gardena, CA, part of New Millennium Secondary District, serving approximately 145 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,201 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Millennium Secondary
What grades does New Millennium Secondary serve?
New Millennium Secondary serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Millennium Secondary?
New Millennium Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Millennium Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Millennium Secondary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Millennium Secondary rank in CA?
New Millennium Secondary ranks #1,201 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New Millennium Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Millennium Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 New Millennium Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Millennium Secondary has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is New Millennium Secondary a charter school?
Yes, New Millennium Secondary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Millennium Secondary a Title I school?
No, New Millennium Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Millennium Secondary?
73.1% of students at New Millennium Secondary 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (310) 999-6162
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 90248)
- 11,144
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
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 90248; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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