Westwood High vs Needham High
Westwood High and Needham High are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.9 out of 10. Needham High is significantly larger with 1,622 students, about 1.9× the size of Westwood High (874). In math proficiency, Westwood High leads at 90.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Westwood High
Westwood, MA
8.9/10
High School9th – 12th
874 students
Needham High
Needham, MA
8.8/10
High School9th – 12th
1,622 students
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| Metric | Westwood High | Needham High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.9 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 9.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 6.2 |
| State Rank | #132 of 1,793 | #142 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Westwood High | Needham High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 90.0% | 89.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 84.0% | 85.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Westwood (02090) | Needham (02494) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $205,000 | $173,750 |
| Median Home Value | $985,800 | $1,052,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,390 | $2,452 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 71.0% | 74.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 2.9% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 28 min |