Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College vs Needles High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 347 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
Needles High
Needles · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
| Measure | Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College Los Angeles, California | Needles High Needles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1331 of 1,343 | #1025 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16704 of 16,910 | #14660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| city | Los Angeles | Needles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needles High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 8.5).
- •Needles High does better on math proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Needles High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Needles High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Needles High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.7).
- •Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College is the larger school with 272 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College better than Needles High?
On the Success Index (US), Needles High ranks higher (23.6 vs 8.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College and Needles High?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Needles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College: 272. Needles High: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College and Needles High rank in California?
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College is 1331st of 1,343 and Needles High is 1025th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).