Needles Community Day

Summary:

Needles Community Day is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Needles, California, which is part of the Needles Unified School District. With just 19 students, this school faces significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly low-income student population.

Compared to the district and state averages, Needles Community Day has shockingly low proficiency rates, with only 8.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also struggles with very high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 66.7% to 83.3% in recent years, much higher than the 34% rate at the nearby Needles High School. Additionally, Needles Community Day serves a student population that is predominantly from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, ranking 2212 out of 2235 California high schools for this metric.

Despite these challenges, Needles Community Day has maintained a relatively high 91.7% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2021-2022 school year, suggesting the school may be providing additional support and resources to help students succeed. However, the school's performance is significantly worse than the nearby Needles High School and Educational Training Center, highlighting the unique obstacles faced by Needles Community Day and the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-12

600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363-2623

(760) 326-3891

District: Needles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2300^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 7.3

Number of students: 15

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

American Indian:

13.3%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Needles Community Day ranks worse than 99% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Needles Community Day who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), American Indian (13.3%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Needles Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Needles Community Day is 7.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Needles Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Needles Community Day employs 2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Needles Community Day:

SchoolDigger ranks Needles Community Day 2300^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Needles Community Day in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Needles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Needles Unified 1323^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Needles Community Day

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Rank History for all students at Needles Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.07	2300^th	2323	1.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Needles Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.36	2212^th	2235	1.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Needles Community Day

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	2	0	3	5	2	12
2017	1	0	0	5	0	6
2018	0	0	1	5	0	6
2019	3	0	4	6	0	13
2020	9	0	7	10	0	26
2021	10	0	10	10	0	30
2022	7	0	6	9	0	22
2023	9	0	3	7	0	19
2024	11	1	1	2	0	15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Needles Community Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	12	1.0	12.0	75
2017	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2018	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2019	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2020	26	n/a	n/a	88.5
2021	30	2.0	15.0	90
2022	22	2.0	11.0	86.4
2023	19	1.9	9.5	78.9
2024	15	2.0	7.3	93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Needles Community Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	12	1.0	12.0	75
2017	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2018	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2019	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2020	26	n/a	n/a	88.5
2021	30	2.0	15.0	90
2022	22	2.0	11.0	86.4
2023	19	1.9	9.5	78.9
2024	15	2.0	7.3	93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Needles Community Day

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	13	19	46.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	9	200%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.9%	78.9%	2%

Schools Near Needles Community Day

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Needles Community Day	Public	6-12	600 Cibola St.	Needles	92363	San Bernardino County	Needles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 326-3891	15	2	7.3	93.3%	11 (73.3%)	1 (6.7%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.1	2300^th of 2323 public high schools	1.0%					(n/a)				8.3		0.0
Needles High	Public	9-12	1600 Washington St.	Needles	92363	San Bernardino County	Needles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 326-2191	267	15	17.9	77.5%	110 (41.2%)	7 (2.6%)	90 (33.7%)	2 (0.7%)	44 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	37.9	1194^th of 2323 public high schools	48.6%		35.3	1272^nd of 2348 public high schools	45.8%	78	20.2	20.9	44.1	44.1	15.5	15.5	$9,587
Educational Training Center	Public	9-12	1600 Washington St.	Needles	92363	San Bernardino County	Needles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 326-2092	12	1	17.1	91.7%	4 (33.3%)	2 (16.7%)	4 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)							$4,633

Frequently Asked Questions about Needles Community Day

What is the racial makeup of Needles Community Day?

Students at Needles Community Day are 73% White, 13% American Indian, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic.

How many students attend Needles Community Day?

In the 2023-24 school year, 15 students attended Needles Community Day.

What district is Needles Community Day in?

Needles Unified

Is Needles Community Day a good school?

Needles Community Day ranks in the bottom 1.0% of California high schools.

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