Needles High

Needles High is a senior high of rural-scale scale in Needles, California, operated by Needles Unified, instructing 269 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 68% below the state mean of about 838.

Across the 7 schools in Needles Unified (921 students total), Needles High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Needles High logs that 39% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder breaks down as 34% Hispanic, 16% Native American, 6% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 77% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Needles High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 33.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 29.8%.

Around the school, San Bernardino County reports that median household earnings sit near $85,478, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across San Bernardino County's 583 public schools (combined enrollment of about 393,648 students), Needles High is one campus in the mix.

Educational Training Center is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Needles High operates from a town-based location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Needles High has edged up 13%, going from 238 students in 2018 to 269 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 54% to 39%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 21.0:1 in 2018 to 18.8:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Needles High community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.