Needles High

www.needlesusd.org/

269 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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/.

269

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Needles High
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	92
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
104 (38.7%)
Hispanic
92 (34.2%)
American Indian
44 (16.4%)
Two or More
16 (5.9%)
Black
8 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Needles Unified
Phone:	(760)326-2191
Website:	http://www.needlesusd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 44

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 89