Mills High

mhs.smuhsd.org

1,115 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mills High School, located in Millbrae, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the San Mateo Union High School District. It is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and diverse elective programs. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education, supported by a faculty dedicated to student achievement and professional growth.

Beyond academics, Mills High School places a significant emphasis on cultivating a vibrant and inclusive campus culture. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to numerous student-led clubs and community service initiatives. This focus on well-rounded development helps create a supportive community where students are empowered to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and engage meaningfully with their peers and the local Millbrae community.

1,115

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	226
Black	3
Asian	655
Two or More	100
Pacific Islander	11

Asian
655 (58.8%)
Hispanic
226 (20.3%)
White
119 (10.7%)
Two or More
100 (9.0%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.0%)
Black
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo Union High
Phone:	(650)558-2599
Website:	http://mhs.smuhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 274

Grade 10 278

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 275