Needham High

www.needham.k12.ma.us/High_School

1,645 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Needham High School, located in Needham, Massachusetts, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized electives, and comprehensive support services. The institution prides itself on fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and the development of well-rounded, lifelong learners.

Beyond the classroom, Needham High maintains a robust extracurricular program, featuring competitive athletic teams, award-winning performing arts ensembles, and a diverse array of student-led clubs. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent community, both of which contribute to a supportive school culture. By balancing high academic standards with a focus on student well-being and personal growth, Needham High consistently ranks among the top public high schools in Massachusetts.

1,645

Total Students

131.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Needham High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,268
Hispanic	129
Black	32
Asian	125
Two or More	78
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,268 (77.6 %)
Hispanic
129 (7.9 %)
Asian
125 (7.7 %)
Two or More
78 (4.8 %)
Black
32 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Needham
Phone:	(781)455-0800
Website:	http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/High_School
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 417

Grade 10 428

Grade 11 421

Grade 12 379