Needham High School
School Overview
Needham High School is a public school located in Needham, Massachusetts. It is a school in Needham School District district.
According to the Massachusetts state assessment result, 89% of students are proficient in Math learning and 85% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,686 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 122 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,686 students are attending Needham High School. By gender, there are 852 and 834 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 122 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Needham High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 86.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 122 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 122 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 8.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 5.7% |
| School counselors | 13 | Students per counselor: 130 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,801 Households |
| Population | 30,098 |
| Male | 14,855 |
| Female | 16,115 |
| Child Population | 10,266 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,309 Units |
| Average House Value | $855,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,483 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $165,547 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 99.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Needham High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 538 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 870 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Needham High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 538 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 91 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 409 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 870 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 12 harassment and bullying has been reported at Needham High School. By gender, 5 male students and 7 students were reported. There are 5 gender-related, 4 race, color, or nation origin, and 3 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Disciplined | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | Reported | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Disciplined | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
Public Schools in Needham
In Needham, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts
4 private schools are serving students in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.