Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, New Millennium Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Millennium Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Millennium Secondary's student population of 116 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Millennium Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Millennium Secondary is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8871 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
35%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Millennium Secondary's ranking?
New Millennium Secondary is ranked #8871 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Millennium Secondary?
The graduation rate of New Millennium Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Millennium Secondary?
116 students attend New Millennium Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of New Millennium Secondary students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Millennium Secondary?
New Millennium Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Millennium Secondary offer ?
New Millennium Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Millennium Secondary part of?
New Millennium Secondary is part of New Millennium Secondary School District.
In what neighborhood is New Millennium Secondary located?
New Millennium Secondary is located in the Harbor Gateway North neighborhood of Gardena, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Harbor Gateway North.
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