How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Needham High | Pollard Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Needham, MA | Needham, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | 867 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Needham High | Pollard Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 72.2% |
| African American | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| Asian | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Needham High | Pollard Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 108.9:1 | 154.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.9% | 9.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.