Overview
Millennium High School (MHS) is a high school in Manhattan, New York City. Its official website is millenniumhs.org. The school’s academic program is organized as a four-year sequence: a Lower House for 9th and 10th grades and an Upper House for 11th and 12th grades [1]. The school was founded in 2002 [2].
This profile describes the school as documented on its official website. It is not a ranking or evaluation. Where the supplied sources do not cover a topic—such as current enrollment figures, admissions criteria, or contact details—this profile notes that the information requires verification with the school or the relevant public school authority.
Location and School Identity
Millennium High School is located in Manhattan, New York City. Its history page notes that Madelyn Wils, chair of Manhattan Community Board 1, led the effort to raise $16 million to build the school and coordinated planning and site construction [2]. The school’s official website is https://www.millenniumhs.org [1][2].
Readers should distinguish this Manhattan school from other schools with similar names. The official name used here is Millennium High School, and the official website is millenniumhs.org. The supplied sources do not provide a street address, district number, or BEDS/NCES identifier, so those details should be confirmed through the school or official New York City Public Schools directories.
Grades and Academic Programs
Millennium High School serves grades 9 through 12. The academic program is divided into a Lower House (9th and 10th grades) and an Upper House (11th and 12th grades) [1].
Lower House (Grades 9–10)
All MHS students take four years of English, social studies, mathematics, and science, as well as three years of a foreign language—either Spanish or Mandarin. The school reports that students have two to three hours of homework each night [1].
The Lower House emphasizes reading and writing across classes. According to the school’s academic program page, students read a mix of classic and contemporary literature, including 1984, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Things Fall Apart, The Metamorphosis, Just Mercy, and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. Coursework includes units on poetry, the persuasive essay, editorials, and podcasts [1].
The core 9/10 sequence includes English, biology, chemistry, global history, mathematics, foreign language, physical education, health education, and art. The program prepares students for Regents exams and for the interdisciplinary work of the upper grades [1].
Upper House (Grades 11–12)
In 11th and 12th grades, students choose thematic elective and/or Advanced Placement (AP) courses that prepare them for the English Language Arts and U.S. History & Government Regents exams [1].
Mathematics and science offerings listed by the school include Algebra 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, Environmental Science, and Engineering Design [1].
Students may also enroll in college classes through the College Now program at Baruch College and BMCC, as well as at NYU and Pace University, for simultaneous high school and college credit [1]. Elective courses include AP World History, Psychology, Photography, AP Studio Art, Mixed Media, and Graphic Design [1].
These program details are school-reported for the period described on the academic program page. Course offerings, AP availability, and dual-enrollment partnerships can change by school year; families should confirm current offerings with the school.
Enrollment and School Data
The supplied sources do not include current enrollment, student-teacher ratio, attendance, graduation rate, or assessment results for Millennium High School. This profile therefore does not report those figures. Readers seeking official school-level data should consult the New York State Education Department’s School Report Card and NYC Public Schools directories for the relevant school year.
Admissions and Enrollment
The supplied sources do not describe Millennium High School’s admissions process, eligibility rules, application deadlines, or enrollment priorities. In New York City, high school admissions are generally managed through the public school admissions system, but specific requirements can change. Prospective families should consult the school’s official website and the NYC Public Schools admissions office for current, authoritative information.
Student Services and Family Information
The school’s overview page describes an active Parents Association that provides resources to the school, meets once a month, and holds fundraising events throughout the year. All parents are automatically members of the Parents Association [2].
The same page notes that the Millennium High School Alumni Association is active and aims to foster a lifelong relationship between MHS and its alumni, provide a professional networking platform, and facilitate alumni sponsorship of academic and extracurricular programs [2].
The supplied sources do not provide details about accessibility services, language support, transportation, counseling, or health services. Families should contact the school directly or consult official NYC Public Schools resources for that information.
History and Community Context
Millennium High School was founded in 2002. According to the school’s overview, Madelyn Wils, chair of Manhattan Community Board 1, led an effort that raised $16 million to build the school and coordinated planning and site construction. Additional funding included a $500,000 grant from New Visions for Public Schools with money donated from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and contributions from the Carnegie Corporation [2].
Principal Colin McEvoy is described as a founding faculty member at Millennium High School. Before joining MHS, he was a Peace Corps volunteer in Estonia, where he taught English as a second language, and he received a master’s degree from Columbia University Teachers College [2]. The school reports that faculty members all hold master’s degrees in their respective fields, and that many have received competitive grants or participated in professional development programs such as the Pace Inquiry Learning Collaborative or fellowships from Math for America and Fund for Teachers [2].
The school’s stated vision is to be an inclusive community that supports the development of compassionate and empowered learners [2].
How to Verify Current Information
Because school programs, admissions rules, and staff can change, readers should verify current details with the following official sources:
- Millennium High School official website: https://www.millenniumhs.org [1][2]
- Millennium High School Academic Program page: https://www.millenniumhs.org/academics [1]
- Millennium High School School Overview page: https://www.millenniumhs.org/school_overview [2]
- New York City Public Schools admissions information for current high school admissions processes and deadlines.
- New York State Education Department School Report Card for official school-level performance and enrollment data, when available for the relevant year.