Serving 18 students in grades 6-12, Needles Community Day ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Needles Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Needles Community Day's student population of 18 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Needles Community Day is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Needles Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Needles Community Day?
The graduation rate of Needles Community Day is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Needles Community Day?
18 students attend Needles Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Needles Community Day students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Needles Community Day?
Needles Community Day has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Needles Community Day offer ?
Needles Community Day offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Needles Community Day part of?
Needles Community Day is part of Needles Unified School District.
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