Millikan High School

2800 Snowden Avenue

School District

Long Beach Unified
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on February 06, 2023

This school has made outstanding improvements over the years. The staff and collective feeling on campus is inclusive and positive.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2022

This school is the best school in long beach, all the teachers are so nice. They always respect others and student council is great with setting up events. I cant recommend any other high school but this one.
Submitted by other on December 16, 2021

Best school in Long Beach! Everyone is respectful towards each other! Great place for education!
Submitted by other on December 15, 2018

I was severely bullied and hated every second I spent at this school. SLCs make bullying and social division worse, and QUEST teachers put so much pressure on students, I honestly don't know how anyone gets through it.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2017

Poor, no accountability for teachers, lack of respect for others opinions.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2016

As the parent of a student who started at Millikan as a freshman in 2015-2016 I cannot say enough about how wonderful this school is. Though the student population is sizable, the many S.L.C.s they offer make this school the best of both worlds! Not only do students get the experience of a large high school with lots of clubs and activities, they also have the experience to be a part of small learning communities geared toward their personal interests and with specific teams of teachers dedicated to their community of choice. This gives Millikan an intimate feel where otherwise students might get lost in the mix. The teachers are great! The administrators are some of the best and most beloved in Long Beach! There is a friendly environment that doesn't seem to include much/if any of the fighting and goings on I have heard about from parents with children at other local schools. Not to mention, if your student is into the arts, Ms. Atwell runs an absolutely AMAZING drama department and Mr. York rocks the choral department. I would not want my student anywhere else! GO C.O.M.P.A.S.S.! GO RAMS!
Submitted by student on June 11, 2014

I liked hanging out with Friends and meeting new friends. And when i was getting ready for the big shot in history i was looking around the big gym and the students where happy that i made the big shot hear all over the school and i sure wish i could go back for to see all of the staff again real soon.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2014

My daughter graduated newcomb and decided to come to Millikan. It was a big step since my baby was no longer a baby and was heading high school. However as she comes close to finalizing her 9th grade I am glad to have chose Millikan high school. The teachers always helped her. Explained this to her and even gave her extra credit when needed. Thank you Millikan teachers and staff.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2013

Millikan is an outstanding high school. My daughter completed her freshman year in the QUEST program and loved it! Faculty is accessible and there are many opportunities for parental involvement. I strongly recommend MHS!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

I was very concerned about sending my son to such a large high school but Millikan has been amazing. Millikan and all of LB high schools deal with the huge student body with small learning communities which allow a student to be part of a smaller group. Students take classes within these groups and teachers are assigned to teach within these groups. My son is in QUEST - the high achieving/GATE program and he has just blossomed. I feel that his teachers know him and that his councilor knows him. This is true even with a student body of over 4000. I also must commend the SPED department. He is both gifted and disabled and they have been extremely supportive. I highly reccomend Millikan for any child who needs a strong academic program as well as a child who needs support. Great job Millikan. Can't wait to send son number 2 in a few years.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2012

The school is great BUT WAIT... Charging my child $2 everyday or every time they forget their student ID? NO NO NO NO This is a public school and my child does not have to pay even a dime for any school materials a law that was established back in 1879. BUT WAIT if my child forgets their book in one of their classes it is known that my child has to pay the teacher who is paid a salary $0.25 to rent a book in order to join that class, Well I am here to stop all these charges by a free public school in a free public school system. A child in a California Public School charged any such fees violates the California Constitution, which has provided for "free school" since 1879. Any school requiring students and families to pay for instructional materials is in violation of the free school guarantee! CHANGE YOUR POLICY TODAY OR THE ACLU WILL BE SEEING YOU IN LITIGATION.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2012

Strong academic programs, particularly QUEST. Great administrative leadership and excellent faculty. Safe and secure school with high expectations of its students.