Summary:
The New Millennium Secondary District in Gardena, California, consists of a single, small high school, New Millennium Secondary, serving about 116 students in grades 9 through 12 with a low student-teacher ratio.
This school is notable for its significant financial investment, spending over $21,700 per student—well above the state average—and for maintaining a perfect 0% dropout rate. However, it faces considerable academic challenges, with student proficiency in English, math, and science all below California averages, particularly in math and science where scores are dramatically lower. The school also struggles with a high rate of chronic student absenteeism, which is over 12 percentage points higher than the state average, and a graduation rate below the state norm.
Despite the advantages of its small size and high funding, New Millennium Secondary serves a student population where a large majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, and the data suggests that key areas for improvement include boosting student attendance and enhancing instructional support, especially in mathematics and science, to better translate its resources into stronger academic outcomes for all students.
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