- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Piedmont, CA
Millennium High Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Millennium High Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063033007819
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millennium High Alternative earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for California
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Millennium High Alternative has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millennium High Alternative ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Piedmont, CA.
School address
District: Piedmont City Unified · California
NCES ID 063033007819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Millennium High Alternative held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063033007819 · Piedmont, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 12.2:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Piedmont High (733 students)
Millennium High Alternative held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Millennium High Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piedmont High
Piedmont High
733 students
- Piedmont Middl
Piedmont Middle
575 students
- Havens Element
Havens Elementary
464 students
- Beach Elementa
Beach Elementary
323 students
- Wildwood Eleme 291
Wildwood Elementary
291 students
- This school 61
Millennium High Alternative
61 students
What this shows Millennium High Alternative reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Millennium High Alternative compares
Millennium High Alternative held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 11.5%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Millennium High Alternative is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Piedmont City Unified reports $23,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Millennium High Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havens Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millennium High Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Piedmont
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Millennium High Alternative
How many students attend Millennium High Alternative?
Millennium High Alternative has 61 students enrolled. It is a high school in Piedmont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millennium High Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Millennium High Alternative is 12.2:1, which is 43% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millennium High Alternative?
14.8% of students at Millennium High Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millennium High Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Millennium High Alternative is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Piedmont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millennium High Alternative?
Millennium High Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Millennium High Alternative rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Millennium High Alternative ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Piedmont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Piedmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Piedmont City Unified?
Besides Millennium High Alternative, Piedmont City Unified also operates Piedmont High (733 students), Piedmont Middle (575 students), and Havens Elementary (464 students). See the Piedmont City Unified district page for the complete list.