High Rock School

446 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

High Rock School, located at 77 Ferndale Road in Needham, Massachusetts, serves as a specialized transition school for all sixth-grade students in the Needham Public Schools district. By grouping the entire sixth-grade population in one dedicated facility, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the middle school experience. Its curriculum and environment are specifically designed to support the unique social, emotional, and academic developmental needs of students during this pivotal transitional year.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a collaborative community that emphasizes student responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and preparation for the greater academic independence required in seventh and eighth grade. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning and team-based instruction, High Rock provides a nurturing atmosphere where students can explore new subjects and activities. Its structure allows the district to provide targeted support and programming, ensuring that every student in Needham has a consistent and intentional introduction to the secondary school model.

446

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Rock School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	31
Black	20
Asian	53
Two or More	26

White
316 (70.9 %)
Asian
53 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
31 (7.0 %)
Two or More
26 (5.8 %)
Black
20 (4.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Needham
Phone:	(781)455-0400
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 6 446