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2016 mills high school graduation
Mills High School is a public high school in Millbrae, California, one of seven in the San Mateo Union High School District.
Contents
- 2016 mills high school graduation
- Renovations
- Academics
- Academic reputation
- Demographics
- Cheerleading
- Athletics
- Notable alumni and faculty
- References
Mills was established in 1958. Mills High School narrowly had the highest Academic Performance Index (API) scores in the district in 2011 and 2012, and has been named a California Distinguished School three times (1988, 1996, 2009). Students choose many AP (Advanced Placement) classes, as well as participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities such as music, clubs, sports, and more.
Renovations
San Mateo County residents approved Measure D in 2000 and Measure M in 2006, which directly funded the repair and modernization of District schools, including Mills High School. Renovations include newly built East and West Gyms, a state-of-the-art performing arts theater, remodeled P.E. locker rooms, a remodeled pool and pool deck, a new running track, a modern mathematics hall, additional basketball and volleyball playing courts, and a new cafeteria. In addition, extensive work has been done to landscape the school, including work around the parking lots and in Center Court. Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the school. During the summer of 2013, the student parking lot was rebuilt to include more parking spaces for students and better lighting for safety purposes.
Academics
Enrollment for grades 9-12 in the 2012-2013 school year was 1,284 students. • In 2012, Mills received an Academic Performance Index (API) of 868, a growth of 3 points from 2011, and 13 points from 2010. • In 2012, Mills was granted a six-year accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Mills also has a wide selection of Advanced Placement course offerings. They consist of:
• AP Biology
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chinese Language and Culture
• AP Chemistry
• AP English Literature and Composition
• AP Japanese Language and Culture
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Physics B
• AP Spanish Language
• AP Statistics
• AP Studio Art
• AP United States Government and Politics
• AP United States History
Academic reputation
Mills High School has been recognized nationally for its academic excellence. In 2015 it was ranked the 225th best public high school in the country by Newsweek. In 2013 it was ranked 519th nationally by U.S. News & World Report. In 2012 it was ranked 816th nationally by The Washington Post.
A controversy erupted at the end of the 2012-2013 school year when over 600 Advanced Placement ("AP") scores were invalidated due to seating irregularities.
Demographics
2015-2016
The majority of Mills students are Millbrae residents; others are San Bruno or Burlingame residents. The majority of Mills students come from Taylor Middle School in Millbrae, while some also come from Burlingame Intermediate School (BIS) and Parkside Middle School in San Bruno.
Cheerleading
In January 2011 and 2016, the Mills JV and Varsity Cheer squads performed at the NFL Pro Bowl game in Hawaii.
Athletics
Mills has a wide array of sports throughout the school year. In the fall, the sports are: Girls' Tennis, Girls' Golf, Water Polo, Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball. Winter sports include: Basketball, Soccer, and Wrestling. Spring sports consist of: Badminton, Baseball, Boys' Golf, Softball, Swimming, Boys' Tennis, and Track and Field.