Minarets High vs Needles High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 526 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minarets High
O'Neals · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students
Needles High
Needles · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
| Measure | Minarets High O'Neals, California | Needles High Needles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,343 | #1025 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6305 of 16,910 | #14660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 15% |
| city | O'Neals | Needles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minarets High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 23.6).
- •Minarets High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Minarets High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Minarets High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 77.3%).
- •Minarets High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.2).
- •Needles High is the larger school with 269 students compared with 265.
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 Minarets High better than Needles High?
On the Success Index (US), Minarets High ranks higher (58.0 vs 23.6 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 Minarets High and Needles High?
About 526 km in a straight line, between O'Neals and Needles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minarets High: 265. Needles High: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minarets High and Needles High rank in California?
Minarets High is 268th of 1,343 and Needles High is 1025th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).