Gardena Senior High vs New Millennium Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardena Senior High
Gardena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
New Millennium Secondary
Gardena · Charter high · Grades 9–12
116 students
| Measure | Gardena Senior High Gardena, California | New Millennium Secondary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1146 of 1,343 | #977 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15519 of 16,910 | #14308 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,343 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 5% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Millennium Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 18.6).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 5%).
- •New Millennium Secondary does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •New Millennium Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 93.5%).
- •New Millennium Secondary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.7).
- •Gardena Senior High is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 116.
- •Gardena Senior High is a public school while New Millennium Secondary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gardena Senior High better than New Millennium Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), New Millennium Secondary ranks higher (25.4 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gardena Senior High and New Millennium Secondary?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardena Senior High: 1,343. New Millennium Secondary: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardena Senior High and New Millennium Secondary rank in California?
Gardena Senior High is 1146th of 1,343 and New Millennium Secondary is 977th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).