Serving 9 students in grades 9-12, Educational Training Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Educational Training Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Educational Training Center's student population of 9 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Educational Training Center ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Educational Training Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Hispanic
22%
56%
White
56%
20%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Educational Training Center's ranking?
Educational Training Center is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Educational Training Center?
The graduation rate of Educational Training Center is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Educational Training Center?
9 students attend Educational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Educational Training Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Educational Training Center?
Educational Training Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Educational Training Center offer ?
Educational Training Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Educational Training Center part of?
Educational Training Center is part of Needles Unified School District.
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