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Needham High School
  • Public
  • NEEDHAM, MA
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Needham Public Schools
Needham High School
#20 in Best Public High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • NEEDHAM, MA
  • 265 reviews
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    Academics at Needham High School

    Academics
    A+
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    85%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    89%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    88%
    AP Enrollment
    32%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Average
    AP Science Enrollment
    Low
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    17
    AP Other Enrollment
    Very High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Very High
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1320
    703 responses
    Math
    660
    Verbal
    650
    Average ACT
    30
    169 responses
    Math
    29
    Reading
    31
    English
    31
    Science
    29
    Test Prep Options
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Business
      290 Students
    • Psychology
      168 Students
    • Biology
      134 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      96 Students
    • Computer Science
      95 Students
    • Economics
      90 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      85 Students
    • Communications
      73 Students
    • Marketing
      71 Students
    • Nursing
      59 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 28 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      18%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      71%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      11%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 21 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      57%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      38%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      5%
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