Serving 15 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 40%). 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- 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 15 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Needles Community Day is 0.44, which is less 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)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 40% 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?
15 students attend Needles Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Needles Community Day students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needles Community Day?
Needles Community Day has a student ration of 8:1, 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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