| New Fairfield High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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54 Gillotti Rd , Connecticut 06812 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°27′40″N 73°30′27″W / 41.460990971510235°N 73.50761984685933°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | Respect-Engage-Belong-Excel-Lead |
| Established | 1973 |
| CEEB code | 070476 |
| Principal | James D’Amico |
| Faculty | ~80 |
| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Enrollment | 777 (2018-19)[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, white, navy blue |
| Mascot | Rebel |
| Team name | Rebels |
| Accreditation | NEASC |
| Website | www |
New Fairfield High School is the only public high school in New Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It enrolls approximately 500 to 700 students annually in grades 9-12 from New Fairfield, as well as students from the neighboring town of Sherman who elect to attend. James D'Amico (class of 1994) was named principal of New Fairfield High School in 2019.[2]
The school mascot is the "Rebel," depicted on school symbols as a Revolutionary War soldier. This mascot was chosen by students at the school in celebration of the United States Bicentennial in 1976, as that was the first graduating class.
NFHS was ranked #59 by U.S. News & World Report among high schools in Connecticut for 2019.[3]
- ^ "New Fairfield High School".
- ^ Opdahl`, Sarah (15 March 2019). "James D'Amico, '94 NFHS Alum, Named NFHS Principal". The Town Tribune. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Best High Schools-U.S. News & World Report 2019 Rankings: Connecticut High Schools". U.S. News & World Report Education. Retrieved Feb 20, 2020.