New Fairfield High School
| New Fairfield High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
54 Gillotti Rd New Fairfield, Connecticut USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Established | 1973 |
| Principal | Mariana Coelho |
| Faculty | ~100 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1009 |
| Color(s) | Red, White and Blue |
| Mascot | Rebel |
| Rivals | New Milford High School and Brookfield High School (Connecticut) |
| Website | New Fairfield High School Web Site |
New Fairfield High School is the only secondary school within New Fairfield, Connecticut. It enrolls approximately 1000 students annually. The current principal of New Fairfield High School is Mariana Coelho. The school was constructed in the 1970s with open classrooms that were retrofitted with walls in the 1980s. New Fairfield has 14 sports including fall, winter, and spring; all of which participate in the South West Conference. In addition, there is a highly regarded band and choir that performs throughout the year. New Fairfield was ranked by Newsweek on its list of the top 2000 public high schools in the U.S. for 2013, coming in the top 1000.[1] [2]
The Connecticut Wing Civil Air Patrol 801st New Fairfield Cadet Squadron (NER-CT-801) operates out of the school.
Notable alumni
- Jennifer Rizzotti, professional basketball player and coach, Class of 1992
See also
References
- ↑ "The Top of the Class" May 27, 2007
- ↑ The New Fairfield Highschool 2007-2008 coursebook
External links
- New Fairfield High School Website
- New Fairfield High School "Strategic School Profile 2005-2006 from state Department of
- School's main Web page at Great Schools Web site]
Coordinates: 41°27′39″N 73°30′27″W / 41.4609°N 73.5076°W