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Needham High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
609 Webster St,
Needham, MA
Needham Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Aaron Sicotte
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A
B+
B+
A-
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.55
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Reading Proficiency
86%
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Math Proficiency
85%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
137
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Full Time Teachers
137
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Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
670
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Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
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Number of AP Courses
16
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AP Pass Rate
87.6%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
118:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
52.1%
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Male
47.8%
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White
72.6%
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Asian
10.7%
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Hispanic
8.3%
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Two or more races
4.9%
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Black
3.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#19
Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#19
Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#22
Best Public HS Teachers in Massachusetts
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
422 Students
Northeastern University
302 Students
Boston University
297 Students
Boston College
229 Students
University of Vermont
198 Students
Tufts University
189 Students
Brown University
179 Students
New York University
173 Students
University of Connecticut
157 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
142 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
294 Students
Psychology
194 Students
Biology
145 Students
Economics
124 Students
Computer Science
106 Students
Political Science and Government
101 Students
Finance
96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
95 Students
Marketing
85 Students
Nursing
71 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/25/2024
Needham High School is a generally well-rounded education facility. The school has a lot of resources from the town of Needham and gives opportunities for everyone (who wants to) to improve their life habits and learn valueable information for their future.
1/3/2024
I extremely like this school, it is incredibly beautiful and all of the staff is ready to support you and help you through any possible challenges or issues. With all of the sports and extracurricular activities, there is no way to not be able to find something to do.
6/27/2023
I would like to see a greater emphasis on mental health and promotion of existing mental health resources. The guidance counselors and other resources are very helpful and well-supported, but many students are unclear on how to access them or on certain policies surrounding mental health (i.e. mental health days).
GreatSchools Reviews
12/2/2017
As a parent who relocated to Needham because of the great things I had heard about this school, I must say that I am very disappointed. If you grew up in this area, I am sure it is a great experience. If you are a newcomer, you will feel frustrated and alone. If you are relocating to Boston, do not...
2/17/2015
Fabulous teachers, engaged students, beautiful facity and extensive outreach into the community. Ideal high school.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$550K - $5.3M
Homes For Sale
39
Average Home Value
$1,723,788
Median Lot Size
11,325 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Average Household Income
$200,387
% of College Grads
81.1%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,872 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,899 - $4,459 per month
- Charles River Landing
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 792+ Sq Ft
- 300 2nd Ave
- Needham, MA
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Needham Dog Dark
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Claxton Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Charles River Park
- River
- Hiking
Perry Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
DeFazio Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Needham Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Concessions
- Parking Lot
Mills Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Hemlock Gorge
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Greene's Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Newton Highlands
Village with walkable downtown area and beautiful architecture
Wellesley Farms
Elevated living at Wellesley Farms, an affluent suburb 15 miles outside of Boston.
Needham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Needham, MA, in the Needham neighborhood, and is served by the Needham Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,669 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Needham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,723,788. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newton South High School, Wellesley Sr High School, St. Sebastian's School, and more. Learn more about what Needham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Needham High School.