Needham High School
- Public
- NEEDHAM, MA
Public School
Needham High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- NEEDHAM, MA
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 257 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Needham High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
Percent Proficient - Math
89%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1310
579 responses
Average ACT
30
146 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$165,547
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,483
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$855,300
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responsesPoll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,658
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 22 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 22 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 22 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$87,627
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.6%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 35 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 35 responses74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 35 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$19,737 / year
National
$12,23986%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 42 responses43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 42 responses81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 42 responsesSimilar Schools
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My overall experience with Needham High School is decent. The school has various clubs and courses to choose from; and the education is relatively high. However, considering this is a high school located in a relatively wealthy area, it lacks of diversity. Furthermore, due to the lack of diversity in areas, I had encountered prejudice and ignorance from teachers, as well as from students.
The school helps you a lot for college with its difficulty in academics but it creates a stressful environment for the students. The students generally get less than six hours of sleep and stay at the school til five. The academics push you which may be beneficial but can also lead to stress over if you are doing well in your classes. Some sports are very talented such as volleyball, swim, and track but other sports like football and basketball are only average. The school in general is very good as the academics prepare you well for college and the teachers are very qualified in what they teach. If you are looking for a school that you can just have fun at, this may not be for you as academics may get in the way. Overall Needham is very good as would recommend to any students who want to get a good education.
I have attended Needham High for the past 3 years and I absolutely love this school. First, it has a perfect location and is a beautiful school. When you come to Needham, one of the first things that you notice is the big school on top of the hill. Further, the teachers in this school are amazing. They are helpful, kind, and challenging making. This school offers many challenging courses, yet also ones that are less challenging for those who have more difficulties.