Serving 1,622 students in grades 9-12, Needham High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Needham High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needham High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Needham High School is ranked #12 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Needham High School?
The graduation rate of Needham High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Needham High School?
1,622 students attend Needham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Needham High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needham High School?
Needham High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Needham High School offer ?
Needham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Needham High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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