Overview
New Millennium Secondary is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Gardena, California. The school enrolls 116 students. It is part of the New Millennium Secondary District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNew Millennium Secondary District
County6037
CityGardena
ZIP90248
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060229712253
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment116
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino76.4%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian19.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)