Enrollment
18
High
DISTRICT 99 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEEDLES UNIFIED·NCES 062676013912
Needles Community Day
600 Cibola St., Needles, CA 92363 · (760) 326-3891 · San Bernardino County
GRADES 06–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL18 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
17 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 28% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 6% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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Where Needles Community Day ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Bernardino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18 | #1,953 of 2,093 | #99 of 102 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
18
+12 (+200%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 6.0:1
% White
44%
was 0%
% Hispanic
17%
was 17%
% Black
11%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 94% (17) |
| 2023-24 | 15 | 2 | 7.4:1 | 93% (14) |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 2 | 9.6:1 | 79% (15) |
| 2017-18 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Needles Community Day.
About Needles Community Day
Needles Community Day is a small high school in Needles Unified, located in Needles, California. The school's 18 students are in grades 6 through 12. Enrollment is 98% lower than the average for high schools in California, which is about 838.
The Needles Unified system has 7 schools and 921 students.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at Needles Community Day, at 44%. Other reported shares: 17% Hispanic, 17% Native American, 11% Black, and 11% multiracial. San Bernardino County's residents are about 33% White, 12 points below the school's share.
At Needles Community Day, 2 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 9.0:1. On average, high schools in California have 18.2:1, compared with 9.0:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 94% of enrollment. That is 20 points above the 74% average for public schools in San Bernardino County.
Needles Community Day is located in San Bernardino County, where the median household income is $85,478, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Besides Needles Community Day, San Bernardino County has 582 other public schools.
The closest other public school is Needles High, about 0.7 miles away. Within five miles are 7 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Fringe.
The school's enrollment figures are 6 for 2017-18 and 18 for 2024-25. Differences this large can reflect a change in grade levels, a boundary change, or a merger. Over the same years, the White share rose from 0% to 44%. In 2017-18, the student-to-teacher ratio was 6.0:1; by 2024-25 it was 9.0:1.
Discussions about Needles Community Day may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
San Bernardino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Needles Unified
- Vista Colorado ElementaryElementary · 319 students
- Needles HighHigh · 269 students
- Needles MiddleMiddle · 196 students
- Monument PeakElementary · 70 students
- Chemehuevi Valley ElementaryElementary · 40 students
- Educational Training CenterHigh · 9 students
Other schools in Needles
- Vista Colorado ElementaryElementary · 319 students
- Needles HighHigh · 269 students
- Needles MiddleMiddle · 196 students
- Educational Training CenterHigh · 9 students
Nearby schools
- Needles High0.7 mi · 269
- Educational Training Center0.7 mi · 9
- Vista Colorado Elementary0.8 mi · 319
- Needles Middle0.9 mi · 196
- Pillar Academy of Business & Finance1.4 mi · 6
- River Valley High School4.6 mi · 585
Frequently asked questions
About Needles Community DayWhat is the total enrollment at Needles Community Day?
Needles Community Day enrolls approximately 18 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Needles Community Day serve?
Needles Community Day serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needles Community Day?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Needles Community Day is approximately 9.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Needles Community Day?
Needles Community Day reports a student body of 44% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Black, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Needles Community Day?
Needles Community Day is overseen by Needles Unified in San Bernardino County.
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