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#116 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 6% in state

Millis High School

High School · Millis · Millis, MA

A high school in Millis, MA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

245 Plain Street, Millis, MA 02054

  • Math 64% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 78% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation37.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$21,818
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Millis High School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency78%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
77%
2023
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Millis High School 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 Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low96/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Millis), 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

$149,021

Median home value

$570,300

Median rent

$1,733/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
37.5% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montrose SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private6–123.2 mi199Compare →
Medfield Senior HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–123.5 mi705Compare →
Clifford AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–123.9 mi17Compare →
Dover-sherborn Regional HighEnrollment path unverified9.49–124.2 mi648Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Millis

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$21,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Millis High School is listed in Millis; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Millis High School

Millis High School is a public high school in Millis, MA, part of Millis, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Millis High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Millis High School is a public high school located in Millis, Massachusetts, United States 2. The school's building is a combined facility that houses both the middle school and the high school 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Millis High School

What grades does Millis High School serve?

Millis High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Millis High School?

Millis High School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Millis High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Millis High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Millis High School rank in MA?

Millis High School ranks #116 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Millis High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Millis High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Millis High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Millis High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Millis High School a charter school?

No, Millis High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Millis High School a Title I school?

No, Millis High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 02054)
8,699
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
47.3
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 02054; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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