For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,622 students in Needham Heights, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Needham Heights, MA is Needham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needham Heights, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Needham Heights have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Needham Heights, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Needham High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Needham Heights, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Needham High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
609 Webster Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Needham Heights, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Needham Heights, MA include Needham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Needham Heights?
1 public high schools are located in Needham Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Needham Heights?
Needham Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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