Monarch Christian Schools offers a rainbow of services and programs. Young children are taught language, science, math and more using the Montessori method. The kindergarten program runs all day with extended services. Monarch Christian Schools also offer a variety of field trips and lessons in their themed summer sessions.
Other campuses are located in Fremont and Los Altos.
Russell Middle School serves children in 7th and 8th grade. The public school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, in addition to the academic program.
Calaveras Montessori School caters to a unique mix of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners--based on its location at the school district and Calaveras Hills Alternative High School. The little ones at this Montessori come from the general public, employees of the Milpitas Unified School District and young parents completing their high school education at Cal Hills.
Parents can rest assured that their children are being nurtured and challenged by Montessori-certified teachers. To prove it, there are even "kiddy cams" available on-line for parents to sneak-a-peek on a password protected area of their website. Parents will also find it a delight to watch their little ones march in the Halloween parade, frolic in the Easter egg hunt and hula in the summertime luau.
Kathy Doi is the principal of this California Distinguished School.
- 2010 API: 866
- Number of faculty: 25 teachers, all fully credentialed
- FY 2007-08 Total expenditures per pupil: $3,477
- Percentage of parents who are college graduates: 46
- Percentage of students who are English learners: 48
- Percentage of students with disabilities: 5
- Percentage of students who are: Asian, 41; Filipino, 27; Hispanic, 19; White, 4; African-American, 3
- Percentage who students who receive free or reduced-priced lunches: 36
- Number of expulsions/suspensions: expulsions, 4 (2 involving violence or drugs)
Sources: California Department of Education, Ed-Data and the Milpitas Unified School District SARC. All data is from 2008-2009 unless otherwise noted.
Foothill Adventist School adheres to the philosophy that true education goes beyond the four walls of the classroom--it extends into the church, the home and real-world experiences. In the spirit of this belief, Foothill Adventist School prepares students academically and spiritually to take on life's challenges using Christ-centered teaching and Biblical application. From grades to eating habits and appearance, the school strives to instill a sense of excellence and pride in all of its students.
Milpitas High School boasts a impressive graduation rate, a winning football team, a marching band with more than 100 students and plenty of extracurricular activities for students. The principal is Mr. Ken Schlaff.
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- 2009 Base API: 783
- Number of faculty: teachers, 124 fully credentialed, 4 not fully credentialed
- Total expenditures per pupil: $3102
- Percentage of parents who are college graduates: 43
- Percentage of students who are English learners: 13
- Percentage of students with disabilities: 9
- Percentage of students who are: Asian, 38; Filipino, 22; Hispanic, 20; White, 11; African-American, 4
- Percentage who students who receive free or reduced-priced lunches: 33
- Number of expulsions/suspensions: expulsions, 13 with the majority violence or drug related; suspensions, 378; less than a third violence or drug related
- The Milpitas High School PTSA meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 pm - 7:10pm in the library.
Sources: California Department of Education, Ed-Data and the Milpitas Unified School District SARC. All data is from 2008-2009 unless otherwise noted.
Robert Randall Elementary School serves children in kindergarten through 6th grade. In addition to the academic program, this public school offers a variety of activities for its students.
Merryhill Elementary School & Middle School is a private school that is part of the Nobel Learning Schools network. This school's platform is based on a sequence of steps that helps students achieve proficiency in standard-based core curriculum and 21st century themes. The school creates personalized learning plans and offers project-based learning and gifted education and talent development. Academia is rounded out with extra courses in Spanish, technology, the arts and physical education.
There is another Merryhill facility located on Corning Ave which provides teaching and childcare for pre-kindergarten and younger kids.
Merryhill Preschool is part of a larger network of private schools called Nobel Learning Schools that follow a specific platform for academic achievement based on a sequence of steps that help students achieve proficiency in the following: standard-based core curriculum, 21st century themes and skills, gifted education and talent development, personalized learning plans and project-based learning. It also offers courses in Spanish, technology, art and music, and physical education.
Merryhill Preschool also has a school for kindergarten to 8th grade on 1500 Yosemite Drive in Milpitas.
From sprouting a pinto bean into a tiny plant to hatching a monarch butterfly from its cocoon, Hands On Learning Center is true to its name in providing an education through hands-on experiences.
Children ages 2 to 6 receive a comprehensive curriculum focused on acquiring skills that exceeds the standards for entering kindergarten. For an extra fee, they can take gymnastic and music lessons on top of academic classes.
But it's not just all work at Hands On Learning Center--little ones get to regularly enjoy special events like a petting zoo, a magic show and even a snow day. Christmas shows are always a hit for parents to watch, as is the pre-kindergarten ceremony where grads mimic crossing the stage by sliding down a slide to receive their diploma.
At Safari Kid, there is a "jungle" of activities and academia available to children. Curriculum is based on a child's ability to master certain skills and tasks, rather than based on his or her age. The website boasts that sometimes four-year-olds can read the newspaper. Creativity is also fostered at Safari Kid, where kids can be involved in Bollywood dance, a game of chess or even the Hindi language.
Rancho Milpitas is one of two middle schools in the district offering 7th and 8th grade. The principal is Ms. Leticia Villa-Gascon.
- 2009 Base API: 829
- Number of faculty: 30 teachers, all fully credentialed
- FY 2007-08 Total expenditures per pupil: $2,944
- Percentage of parents who are college graduates: 26
- Percentage of students who are English learners: 22
- Percentage of students with disabilities: 10
- Percentage of students who are: Asian, 36; Filipino, 23; Hispanic, 23; White, 11; African-American, 4
- Percentage who students who receive free or reduced-priced lunches: 40
- Number of expulsions/suspensions: expulsions, 6 (1 involving firearm or weapon); suspensions, 76, one-third drug or violence-related
The Milpitas Unified School District oversees thirteen schools that provide education to more than 9,800 students. The superintendent is Cary Matsuoka. Regular school board meetings take place every other Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The school board members are:
- Marsha Grilli, President
- Daniel Bobay, Vice President
- Bill Foulk, Clerk
- Gunawan Alisantosa
- Danny Lau
- Vicky Tu, student representative
Within the district are fourteen schools, including one adult school:
- Milpitas High
- Calaveras Hills Continuation High
- Rancho Milpitas Middle
- Thomas Russell Middle
- Burnett Elementary
- Curtner Elementary
- Pomeroy Elementary
- Randall Elementary
- Rose Elementary
- Sinnott Elementary
- Spangler Elementary
- Weller Elementary
- Zanker Elementary
The district also offers child support services/child development centers with afterschool programs and day programs at various schools.
"Cal Hills" is a designated California Model Continuation High School. You'll find this high school in the 300 and 600 wings of the Samuel Ayer Educational Center in the Milpitas Unified School District. Students, ages 16 to 18, behind in high school graduation credits are referred here by Milpitas High, but enrollment is voluntary.
The principal is Ms. Katie Martinez.
- Number of faculty: 11 teachers
- FY 2007-2008 total expenditures per pupil: $4403
- Percentage of parents who are college graduates: 24
- Percentage of students who are English learners: 14
- Students with disabilities: 8
- Percentage of students who are: Asian, 8; Filipino, 14; Hispanic, 39; White, 22; African-American, 8; Pacific Islander, 6; two or more races, 4
- Percentage who students who receive free or reduced-priced lunches: 51
- Number of expulsions/suspensions: expulsions, 2, both drug/violence related; suspensions, 88, 10 were drug/violence related
- Truancy rate: 109 percent, where there were three unexcused absences or tardies
Sources: California Department of Education, Ed-Data and the Milpitas Unified School District SARC. All data is from 2008-2009 unless otherwise noted.