Needham High School
Grades 09-12 NEEDHAM, MA
No change from last year
MCAS Test Scores
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Score Trends
| Year | Subject | Grade | Proficient+ | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | English Language Arts | 10 | 86% | 28% |
| 2025 | Mathematics | 10 | 85% | 37% |
| 2025 | Science | 10 | 73% | 22% |
| 2024 | English Language Arts | 10 | 86% | 37% |
| 2024 | Mathematics | 10 | 86% | 35% |
| 2024 | Science | 10 | 79% | 24% |
| 2023 | English Language Arts | 10 | 84% | 27% |
| 2023 | Mathematics | 10 | 90% | 31% |
| 2023 | Science | 10 | 65% | 14% |
| 2022 | English Language Arts | 10 | 84% | 22% |
| 2022 | Mathematics | 10 | 83% | 26% |
| 2022 | Science | 10 | 79% | 17% |
MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.
Student Demographics
1,633 students enrolled
Race/Ethnicity
Gender
Student Programs
Athletics Programs
33 sports programs with 2,794 student athletes
Boys Sports
- Volleyball 95 athletes
- Football 89 athletes
- Softball 77 athletes
- Track-Outdoor 61 athletes
- Baseball 57 athletes
- Lacrosse 50 athletes
- Cross Country 48 athletes
- Ice Hockey 47 athletes
- Basketball 46 athletes
- Rugby 45 athletes
- Wrestling 25 athletes
- Tennis 25 athletes
- Ski-Nordic 25 athletes
- Track-Indoor 24 athletes
- Golf 12 athletes
- Unified Basketball 1 athletes
Girls Sports
- Wrestling 726 athletes
- Unified Basketball 671 athletes
- Track-Outdoor 80 athletes
- Track-Indoor 68 athletes
- Basketball 65 athletes
- Soccer 60 athletes
- Cross Country 60 athletes
- Ice Hockey 55 athletes
- Volleyball 52 athletes
- Gymnastics 47 athletes
- Softball 36 athletes
- Ski-Alpine 28 athletes
- Fall Swim/Dive 28 athletes
- Tennis 25 athletes
- Golf 23 athletes
- Lacrosse 22 athletes
- Football 21 athletes
Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Needham High School's letter grade?
Needham High School has earned a letter grade of A+, based on MCAS test scores, attendance, and other performance metrics. This grade represents how the school compares to other Massachusetts High schools.
What grades does Needham High School serve?
Needham High School serves students in grades 09 through 12.
Is Needham High School part of a school district?
Yes, Needham High School is part of Needham School District. The district oversees multiple schools in the area and provides centralized administration, curriculum standards, and support services.
How are school ratings calculated?
School ratings are calculated using multiple factors including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. The composite score is then converted to a letter grade based on statewide percentile rankings.
Does Needham High School offer AP courses?
For information about AP courses at Needham High School, please contact the school directly or visit their website.