Granted, my son only had his first day of school as a freshman, but he loved the school already…read more I went to orientation with him, and we both fell in love with the dedicated staff and the large and very diverse student body. The campus is old and showing its age, but just as with any school, it's the software that matters.

As someone somewhere sometimes and always has often said, high school and other milestone…read moreexperiences in life is what you make of it. As the mother of two sons who have successfully graduated with high honors at this school, I come away from here having generally positive thoughts and feelings about their particular high school journeys. In total, I was a Millikan parent for 6 years from 2017 thru 2023. During these years, I saw them transition to Zoom instruction during Covid, then return to in-person classes. It is a large school of about 3,000-4000 students. There are many options for A-G requirement courses (English, Math, Science etc), many AP courses available to choose from (such as Human Geography, Computer Science, French, German etc.) and various electives offered (such as Dance, Jazz, Band, Vocal, Photography, Museum studies, etc). I can speak highly of the COMPASS program in which my First-Born was a part of--allowing him to be surrounded by creative oriented peers and teachers. And I can also speak highly of the PEACE program which my Youngest was a part of allowing him to be surrounded by social justice oriented peers and teachers. Both programs allow for high achieving goals as you can choose to take as many AP courses as you want at your discretion and ability level. The cost of taking the test for the students is $5.00 (the district pays for the difference which is something over $100) and allows the student to take the commendable risk of taking the test without too much pressure cost wise--and the rewards of passing is actual college credit that not only saves time but helps stamp down costs for college. As parents, we're particularly grateful for these benefits. They have career counseling, tutoring services, and they help with college applications, filling out the FAFSA etc. I also believe they have a Food Pantry to help out students with food insecurity and other services offered...please contact the school directly to inquire about these services and take advantage of them as needed. We're not a sports family, but they also have a variety of sports--some highly recognized and many of these athletes win scholarships. Are there down sides? Yes. As with any school, I'm sure, not every class and/or teacher is talented or dedicated. For the highly motivated student, the need to effectively navigate these situations (often with palpable frustration) is necessary. Some teachers are called to be teachers, some see it as just a job and a paycheck. I wish it didn't have to be that way, but that's just the truth and a real part of the experience. I wish the Administration kept a better eye on these situations to make sure they hire the best staff for the benefit of the students--but that will be an on-going issue, at this school and anywhere else. The vaping...you definitely hear stories. And the school feels that locking bathrooms is a way to discourage this situation--except now students have the challenge to find restrooms that are open. Definitely not ideal. And I'm sure there are many other negative experiences and stories out there. The existence and absence of drama is a personal one and really just depends on the student. The school does have a uniform policy--not terribly difficult to follow and frankly, cost effective. Overall advice: research the surrounding high schools since LBUSD does have a School of Choice policy. Attend the Site Nights and feel out the fit for your student. Some feel more right than others. Millikan, at least for us, was the best fit.

I love this school soooooooooooooo much I transferred from another school and my transfer has been…read moresmooth

So I noticed they took my other post down so lest re post it. my daughter has been be bulled by…read morethis little girl and the school won't do nothing about even though the little girl was sitting threatening messages through their school website to my daughter saying that her and her sisters were gonna jump her and kill her I did nothing about it. The did nothing about it well next year pops and they put the in even though I asked them not to last year and because they did that the bullying continued my daughter's grade suffered from it when she went to go tell the office that she was still being bullied. They told her to stop coming in and telling them that she's bully well a week goes by after that and the little girl sprains my daughters, wrist and shoulder during a violent confrontation on the school, which they did call to afford me I also want to put out how they're bullying at school is so bad that a kid has attempted suicide In the office right now and they are no help I ask if the can call my daughter teacher to ask how how she need for her field trip. And they said we can't call and disturb the class, but we can take our kid out of her class and she can disturb the class and ask. If you ask me is stupid that the took her out of her class when the could have just called. They are way too lazy and rude to be working

This school is pretty good but the things are really hard like math 7th graders are learning 8th…read moregrade math I asked one of the teachers and there is no bulling because if you bully someone you will get you ass kicked by other people

There's no bully's but some teachers crash out most of the kids at my school are nice there are…read moresome fights that have happened tho and the bathrooms a the field area is locked so we have to to walk to the 500 bathroom

I'm not sure why the district is taking so long to distribute information for the new school…read moreyear... It's been incredibly frustrating trying to communicate with anyone at the school as they seem to have no idea what's going on, or even how to do their jobs. Has anyone else been frustrated with the way this process has been working!

Need better announcements when it's free dress day. I feel bad for all the kids that miss out.read more

This review is directed to bring light to the principals at McBride High School, Dr. Stephanie Dunn…read moreand Dr. Thyjuan Harris. Both principals should be investigated for their lack of concern and availability to address and speak to students and parents when matters are brought to their attention. On October 17, 4:14 PM, I received a call from my daughter, who mentioned an incident at McBride High School where a male student put his finger in her face and said he hits girls. This was over bullying and harassment that he and his friends had started. When confronted by another student, they flipped the incident, making themselves the victims. From my understanding, Dr. Dunn and Dr. Harris have a nasty, unprofessional habit of profiling individual students by calling them animals. Dr. Harris has been known to judge students' attire, labeling them as gang members based on their clothing. For example, she told one student, "Well, you are dressed like it, and that's what the kids were saying." I would like to state that no outfit nor one incident can define a person. These are the embedded mindsets of these two principals, and they use their authority to belittle students and expel or suspend those they deem "ghetto." The male student who placed his finger in my daughter's face and verbally threatened her with battery then told his girlfriend about the incident. On October 17, 2024, my daughte was informed by others that the female student (the boy's girlfriend) was looking for her because she disrespected her boyfriend and wanted to fight her. I contacted McBride High School and spoke to Dr. Harris about the situation. Dr. Harris claimed to have no idea that the male student's girlfriend was involved and said she is off every other Friday, advising my daughter to report first thing the next morning. Dr. Harris also stated she would provide the information to Dr. Dunn and School Safety to ensure there would be no fight. However, she failed to keep her promise of keeping my daughter safe. On October 18, 2024, my daughter, her father, and her stepmother arrived at McBride High School to speak to Dr. Dunn regarding the female student wanting to fight her. I was informed by my daugh father and stepmother that Dr. Dunn rudely and unprofessionally responded that she had no time to speak and directed them to the secretary to obtain an appointment. My daughter's stepmother told Dr. Dunn that her response and tone were unnecessary, as she had not spoken to her rudely and was directed by the secretary to speak to the principal. When they tried to set an appointment, the secretary said she didn't know when Dr. Dunn's next availability would be. There was no other administrative staff to help with the situation, and my daughter was told to write a statement. She did, and during that time, the secretary, Dr. Dunn, and Ms. Stacy read the statement. Ms. Stacy advised Dr. Dunn to bring the female student to the office, but Dr. Dunn stated that the female student was no threat to my daughter and that she would speak to her later because she had meetings. My daughter was sent to class, and during passing period, she came into contact with the female student, who was with a group of friends. The female student's friends started recording, and the female student yelled "onsite," indicating a fight on the spot. My daughter told the female student that she had said she didn't want to fight anymore, but the female student insisted, saying, "No, I ain't pu**y." My daughter had to defend herself after feeling threatened and having her personal space invaded. While they were fighting, the female student's friends struck my daughter multiple times. I received a call within a few minutes after the incident and told my daughter to defend herself and that I was on my way. I arrived at McBride High School very upset and disappointed that Dr. Dunn and Dr. Harris failed to prevent a matter that was brought to their attention the day before and the morning of October 18, 2024. As I was exiting the office, I saw Dr. Harris and loudly directed to her that because of her lack of concern and not doing her job, my daughter was assaulted by two female students. Dr. Dunn raised her hand in an unprofessional, street manner, indicating "what's up," and I reciprocated by calling her lazy, etc. I walked outside to speak to school safety, who was clueless and had no idea a fight had happened. He then wanted to correct my language, but I pointed to the window of the school and told him to look at his principal, who was directing me to go inside. School Safety informed me to take the complaint up with the School Board because he saw the gesture that Dr. Dunn was also doing. I received a letter Sunday morning from the same male School Safety officer indicating false accusations and statements that the principals were trying to resolve the issue, which is false. Dr. Dunn couldn't state what my daught said to cheer on the behavior, but she listed what I told her aft

Ernest McBride high school located in Long Beach closest to Carson Street very good high school I…read morerecommended that where you is really nice to do the school is something that good for kids good for kids that have the special interest want to be an engineer I want to get in the medical field this is the high school for that child my child wants to go to the school I recommended it's a nice smaller school like I said he specializes in other academic features and we were at the open house Wednesday I enjoyed it Ernest McBride high school is very unique they have very good teachers here the labs the schools the classes everything here was awesome my visit at the school made me happy to see that the teachers here really value the child I recommend if your child has a dream this is one of the schools to go to to make your dream come true of course there was a lot of kids there that could've went to different high schools in the area Long Beach poly Wilson high school Milliken Avenue just the name of you but yeah if you wanna come out there that is very good very good very good education are check them out

To be honest the 4 years spent here did nothing, only dropped my grade. Colleges won't except me…read morenow due to the fact that I had a 2.0 GPA. If I would have went to Millikan I would have easily gotten 4.0 GPA.

If I could it would be zero stars James mills should not be a teacher neither araya they both give…read morethe students an attitude and they clearly don't like to teach.

Amazing was a great time and a pleasure to see this young man at the tables god bless Americaread more

The choir program is top notch and a community to plug into. Overall we have been happy with the…read moreteachers and the effort the admin puts towards kids. There is support for you if you take advantage of their programs in place.

Mrs. Domanico, hands down, the best! I wish my kids had her for every grade! Thank you!read more

Great school I just graduated 8th grade from there and they have great teachers and otherread more

horrible test scores and my kid has learnt nothing from this school and he says he gets bullied but…read morethe teacher do nothing about, people also steal things from his locker which is unacceptable. bad school

Friendly people there and it's very easy to make friends…read more Overall great school. Would recommend.

When I was attending that school, the experience was fantastic. Teachers and staff members were…read morekind and courteous. Especially during freshman year when you absolutely have no clue where you are going. There's someone there to guide you. I enlisted in the NAVY'S JRROTC during my 4 yrs there, and the experience was memorable. There are so many events and PT drills. It definitely taught me a few things. Time fly when you're having fun with friends and events. Many things have changed since technology evolved. I wouldn't say you would gain the same experience but more of a fast-paced movement experience. Seems like everyone is doing something solo or collaborating with another. Overall, this school is amazing. I'll definitely recommend it to friends and families. Come check it out and ask for a tour. It's worth it.

The varsity men's soccer coach has NO discipline. He came to our school and had him and his whole…read moreteam charge their phone, curse, and make a mess in our home bleachers. Mind you, they have their own visitors bleachers. The coach has no regard, lacks common sense, and feels entitled to go where he please. Absolutely unprofessional and a shame to have a coach "lead" his time in this way.