What grades does Needham High serve?

Needham High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Needham area.

Where is Needham High located?

Needham High is a urban school in Needham, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Needham High?

The student-teacher ratio at Needham High is 12.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Needham, MA?

Schools in Needham include Needham High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Needham area.

MAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Needham High — School Profile & District Info

High|Needham, Massachusetts|Needham

Needham, MA 02494

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,622

Student:Teacher

12.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Needham

Phone

(781)455-0800

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

92%

100th percentile in MA

Math Proficiency

87%

100th percentile in MA

Graduation Rate

>=99%

Chronic Absenteeism

10.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

16 courses offered

517 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

SAT/ACT

262 test takers

Athletics

34 sports, 78 teams

1,435 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1

Near average in MA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,071

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

129.87

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

2.2

Social Workers

Nurses

2.73

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,189

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$14,952

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$27,471

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 20%Local 76%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$713,764

+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Boston, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

10.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

1.9%

Uninsured residents

5.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,046

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,010

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

62%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

225 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

225 (22%)

Autism

132 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

123 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

104 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

7 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,633

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Needham High

Enrollment at Needham High stands at 1,622 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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