Its three assistant principals are Alison Coubrough-Argentieri, Mary Kay Alessi, and Pierre Jean.

Needham High School is situated on a hill overlooking Memorial Park, and is located at approximately the geographical center of town.

As a result of the town's rapid growth following World War II, additions were opened in 1955 and in 1967.

[5] The Needham High School mascot is a rocket, chosen in the 1950s based on Cold War tensions.

[6] Prior to that, the school's mascot was a pansy, based on the town flower[citation needed].

The team beat Amherst Regional High School March 24, 2007, ending ARHS' 4 year long win streak dating back to April 2003.

Needham took an early lead and held it throughout the game until reaching 11–8, but then folded to a strong Amherst side which stormed back with a 6–1 run to win 14–12.

The boys' rugby team will be entering their sixth year as a Varsity sport, competing in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

The game is played every Thanksgiving and began in 1882 when Wellesley player Arthur Judson Oldman challenged the Needham team.

The Thanksgiving game of 2015, played at Fenway Park, resulted in the Rockets winning against the Raiders.

In 2003 they came in first place at a National Competition in Orlando, Florida, and got to perform their routine before the Outback Bowl in front of 17,000 people.

The school art and literacy magazine was founded in 1960 and is titled "Even a Rag Like This", after the poem "Don Juan" by Lord Byron.

[10] The Robotics Club, consisting of four FIRST Tech Challenge teams: the HackHers, T-10, Delta V, and Liquid Oxygen, frequently reach state competitions.

The math team participates in GBML (Greater Boston Mathematics League)[11] and other competitions.

Needham High School's extracurricular organizations are coordinated by faculty advisors, although they have are led by student-elected officials and are largely run by said students.

A program called INDEX, short for independent exploration, allows high-ability and highly motivated students to pursue languages or levels which are not offered.

The social studies department also offers a several elective majors, available for junior and senior students.

These include Psychology and Sociology, Economics, the World Since 1945, American Legal System, and Chinese Traditions.