For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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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