NEEDLES HIGH SCHOOL

Needles High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Needles Unified school district, located in Needles, CA with about 238 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Needles High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Needles High School is located in Needles, California, and serves as the primary secondary education institution within the Needles Unified School District. Situated in the far eastern desert region of the state, the school acts as a central hub for students in the surrounding area, fostering a close-knit community environment typical of rural school districts.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Needles High aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal development. For more information regarding their academic programs, sports, and district news, you can visit their official website at http://www.needlesusd.org/.

For more information, contact Needles High at (760) 326-2191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363-2842
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NEEDLES HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Needles, CA with about 238 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Needles Unified
Total Students:
238
Teachers:
11.32
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 238 students

White
53.8%
Hispanic/Latino
26.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
12.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.