- Needham High reported a higher chronically absent students than Wellesley Sr High (427 vs. 217).
- Wellesley Sr High reported a higher sat/act participation than Needham High (421 vs. 262).
- Needham High reported a higher ap enrollment than Wellesley Sr High (517 vs. 425).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Needham High reported a higher chronically absent students than Wellesley Sr High (427 vs. 217).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Needham High reported a higher graduating cohort than Wellesley Sr High (419 vs. 383).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Wellesley Sr High reported a higher sat/act participation than Needham High (421 vs. 262).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Needham High reported a higher violent incidents than Wellesley Sr High (14 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Wellesley Sr High reported a higher students per counselor than Needham High (120.2:1 vs. 111.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Needham High
$23,890.24
Wellesley Sr High
$28,793.55
Local revenue share
Needham High
75.8%
Wellesley Sr High
77.2%
State revenue share
Needham High
20.4%
Wellesley Sr High
20.4%
Federal revenue share
Needham High
3.9%
Wellesley Sr High
2.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Needham High
13.1%
Wellesley Sr High
10.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Norfolk County
$126,497
Norfolk County
$126,497
Poverty rate
Norfolk County
6.6%
Norfolk County
6.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Norfolk County
57.7%
Norfolk County
57.7%
Unemployment rate
Norfolk County
3.7%
Norfolk County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.