For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 282 students in Needles, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Needles, CA are Needles Community Day and Needles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Needles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Needles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Needles High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Needles, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Needles Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Needles High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Needles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Educational Training Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
600 Cibola St
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Gr: K-1 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 43%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Needles, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Needles, CA include Needles Community Day and Needles High School.
How many public high schools are located in Needles?
2 public high schools are located in Needles.
What is the racial composition of students in Needles?
Needles public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).