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Millbrook High School

Public | 9-12 | 2396 students

 
 
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Posted Friday, June 14, 2013

All My three childen graduated from Millbrook HS in 2000/2001 and want on to get thier College degree's and now all three work for the County of Wake.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2012

The leadership at this school is terrific. My daughter spent 8 years in private school before becoming a freshman at Millbrook last year. Millbrook has been a breath of fresh air for her. She loves it there and has continued to do well in class. We are so grateful that the IB Programme has arrived and look forward to the rewarding challenge it will offer her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2011

Millbrook continues to do great job preparing its students for whatever they choose to do after high school. The new IB program offers even more opportunities for its students. we are lucky to have this school in our community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2009

Millbrook has a staff more dedicated than any other school I or my children have been to. The IB program coming to Millbrook within the next few years promises to bring even greater opportunities for students at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

This is my daughter's sophomore year at Millbrook. She came from a private school, where she graduated in a 8th grade class of less than 50 students. Although it took some adjustment in her freshman year, she is very happy at Millbrook. As a parent, I believe the key to a student's success is for them to become involved with school sports, clubs, and basically, any type of extra-curricular activity being offered to them. They will then have pride in their school, and for the most part (in their core classes anyway) be among a great group of kids! It's certainly all about choices. The most recent awarding of the IB program at Millbrook can only bring great things to our school. GO WILDCATS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2009

Millbrook was the best school ever. The teachers pushed us to become the best that they knew that we could be. I graduated in 2005 and I still miss Millbrook. Even though we had alot of nuckle heads the teachers still tried to help them. I've never seen any teachers nor the rest of the staff give up on the trouble making students. Now the sports have actually went down within the last couple of years. But I still attend many of the games and alot of the other ALUMNI. Millbrook ROCKS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2008

I will be a senior at Millbrook this year and I absolutely love it! Everyone is always willing to help if you ever need anything. To obtain strong relationships with the staff and administration you have to get involved in the school. That is one thing I stress to parents and students who ask me about the school. What you put into the school is what you'll get out of it. I hold offices in many clubs, I am on the tennis team, and I also started a tutoring program last year. There are always going to be bad things about schools but in Millbrooks case, the pros outweigh the cons by thousands. The past year students have really come together to cheer on our amazing football & basketball teams, the students also make others feel like they are part of the school by reaching out.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 19, 2008

I have had 4 children go to this school and I am very satisfied. Millbrook is strong in all areas and have many diverse things to offer students of different abilities. The school appears to be graded below its present status. the academics, athletics, drama dept, and total staff is outstanding by any measure.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2008

The current adminstration has run this school into the ground--very focused on flash, not substance. The morale of teachers is low, and the turnover rate has skyrocketed in the past few years. Teachers have started to quit midyear. The school is not safe, and the classes are taught to the low achieving students. My gifted child is offered nothing here. There are no set policies; things change all the time. Very confusing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2007

Great school great sports med program and academics
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2007

Although Millbrook was not the best school, I came out as a high performing student. The school cannot be blamed for everything. There were plenty of wonderful teachers and students. The administrative staff wasn't that great but the teachers were memorable (in a good way). My teachers pushed me to be the college student that I am today. A lot of students however, did make my high school experience less enjoyable. I am proud to have attended Millbrook High School!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 17, 2007

I am so disappointed that Millbrook offers so little in terms of course offerings. The school is way behind the curve compared to other high schools in academics. The fact that the teachers don't make the adjustments necessary emphasizes how lost this school really is.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2007

After having spent the last 4 years at Millbrook, we are looking to move so our other 2 children do not have to attend. Millbrook is the laughing stock of local high schools. It's such a shame, it used to be a quality school. It's not a safe campus, and the environment does not foster respect for students or teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2007

Inadequate leadership on staff at this school. Administrators prefer to pass issues to some one else rather that handle an issue themselves. This school is too large, too impersonal, and really doesn't care about the children and families they serve. Don't let the new renovations deceive you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2006

Horible! Poor leadership and Horible teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2005

The administration at this school is a joke.
—Submitted by a former student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

7 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

7 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.

7 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

475 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students29%
Femalen/a
Male20%
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities29%
Proficient in English29%

Reading

All Students43%
Femalen/a
Male40%
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities43%
Proficient in English43%

Science

All Students29%
Femalen/a
Male20%
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged<5%
Students with disabilities29%
Proficient in English29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

424 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

478 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

789 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

621 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

746 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

606 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
Black60%
Asian40%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency56%
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a

Biology

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black81%
Asian>95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial87%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency59%
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

English I

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black81%
Asian>95%
Hispanic73%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency51%
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 44% 53%
Black 33% 26%
Hispanic 15% 13%
Asian 4% 2%
Two or more races 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dana King
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Fax number
  • (919) 850-8803
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2201 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Phone: (919) 850-8787

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