History
Needham High School is situated on a hill overlooking Memorial Park, and is located at approximately the geographical center of town. The original building (now A Building) was dedicated in 1930. As a result of the town's rapid growth following World War II, additions were opened in 1955 (B and C Buildings) and in 1967 (D and E Buildings). These newer additions were demolished in 2008 due to renovation of the school. A new wing was opened in the fall of 2006 and another smaller wing opened in the fall of 2007. The renovated high school offers laboratory facilities, computer equipment, and Smart Boards throughout the school.
Needham High School is an accredited member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The reaccreditation report issued in 1998 states, "Needham High School is an excellent school. Through student achievements and a positive environment for learning, Needham High School has consistently demonstrated outstanding and rigorous achievement. The dedicated highly able, and talented faculty and staff ensure that the needs of students are met in ways that exceed the expectations of the community. Needham High School is a source of pride to the community largely due to its rich history of accomplishment from previous and current students and to its large record of achievement."
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