U.S. News & World Report ranks Milpitas High School among the 2024 Best High Schools

Milpitas High School has been ranked 1,026th in the nation and 136th in California 2024 Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 schools at the national, state and local level.

“MUSD Strategic Goal #1 is to Build a Culture of We, resulting in exceptional learning outcomes for students of diverse backgrounds,” said Superintendent Cheryl Jordan. “We provide our students with experiences that develop not only academic skills for success, but career skills that will set them on a path to leading in and creating the work of the future.”
Milpitas HS, which includes 3,026 students in grades 9-12, was also ranked 361st of 2,000 in STEM High Schools. MHS has one of the most ethnically and economically diverse populations in the country at 96.7%, making it a rich environment for learners. 

“What makes Milpitas High School a top high school in the nation is the collective, positive support from great parents, high school staff members, and generous community partners that creates 3,000 diamonds - our kind, passionate and caring students,” shared Greg Wohlman, Principal and Chief Innovator of Milpitas HS and New Campus Programs.

The methodology focuses on six factors: college readiness; reading, math and science proficiency; reading, math and science performance; underserved student performance; college curriculum breadth; and graduation rates.

"The 2024 Best High Schools rankings highlight schools across the country where students consistently demonstrate academic excellence,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. “Having access to our data on the high schools can empower families as they navigate today’s educational environment and plan for the future.”

With a scorecard of 94.19, Milpitas HS’s statistics included 94% Graduation Rate, 78% Reading Proficiency, 62 % Science Proficiency and 61% Mathematics Proficiency, with 44% of students passing at least one Advanced Placement (AP) Exam and 51% taking at least one AP Exam. MUSD goes beyond AP in its Strategic Goal #3 -- developing pathways for learners to career, as a result, 10% of our high school learners have been dually enrolled in high school and college level courses. 

Parents and students can see how Milpitas High School compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.
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About Milpitas Unified School District
Milpitas Unified School District is a beacon for learning for more than 10,000 students in early childhood through adult education. We have high expectations for every student and provide multiple opportunities and pathways for success. We provide learning opportunities for all and create nurturing environments where students are inspired and empowered. MUSD is an exceptional district in which students and staff are critical thinkers and trailblazers known for creativity and innovation. We prepare students to go out into the world and make a difference as responsible citizens who are passionate about life and learning. To learn more about Milpitas Unified School District, visit www.musd.org, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MilpitasUnified, or follow us on Instagram and  Twitter at @MUSDFamily.

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