At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
269
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
77%+12.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Needles High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Needles, California. The school enrolls 269 students. It is part of the Needles Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNeedles Unified
County6071
CityNeedles
ZIP92363
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062676004057
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment269
White44.4%
Hispanic / Latino33.1%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.4%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
44.4%
Hispanic
33.1%
Black
1.7%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
5.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.