Needham High School
Public High SchoolGrade A
609 Webster Street, Needham, MA 02494
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Total Students
48%Male
52%FemaleAcademics
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Crime in Needham
Reported at K-12 schools across Needham in 2024 — city-wide, not specific to this school.
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Principal's BLM, DEI Messaging
Alleged incident at Needham High School · Needham School District · Massachusetts
On the first day of school, the principal of a high school made a personal statement about his identity and showed a Black Lives Matter video to students. The school also displayed numerous social justice messages and outlined a commitment to deconstructing racism and fostering an anti-racist culture through its curriculum and initiatives. Parents expressed concerns about the school's focus on these topics.
Biology class teaches gender ideology
Alleged incident at Needham High School · Needham School District · Massachusetts
Students at a high school reported that a biology genetics unit incorporated lessons on gender identity. The curriculum included slides on human and non-human biological variation. Some students perceived the lesson as promoting the idea that gender transition is natural.
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