Litchfield High School (Litchfield, Connecticut)

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Litchfield High School
Address
Litchfield High School (Litchfield, Connecticut)
14 Plumb Hill Road

,
Connecticut
06759

United States
Coordinates 41°44′35″N73°12′25″W / 41.743°N 73.207°W / 41.743; -73.207
Information
TypeHigh school
School district Litchfield Public Schools
CEEB code 070355
DeanBen Storrs [1]
PrincipalMichael Pascento [2]
Enrollment236 [3]  (2020-2021)
Color(s)Blue and white
  
Athletics conference Berkshire League
MascotCowboy [4]

Litchfield High School was a high school in Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. It was a part of Litchfield Public Schools.

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Litchfield High currently enrolls students from Bantam, Northfield, East Litchfield, and Litchfield. The school gym, designed by Marcel Breuer, is currently featured on the Smithsonian's website for its unique architecture. [5]

On June 29, 2022, Warren, Morris, Goshen and Litchfield voted to merge their school systems, creating a new Region 20. [6] The Litchfield High School building will serve as the Middle School (Grades 6-8) for the new region, when it begins in 2025. [7] It is the only high school in the town of Litchfield and serves students in grades 9th-12th. Established in 1901.

Academics

At Litchfield High School, students have access to a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses in literature, calculus, biology, U.S. history, and statistics. The school offers a range of electives including art, music, agriculture, and foreign language.

Litchfield High School is known for its strong academic programs and consistently high test scores.[ citation needed ] According to the state Department of Education, in the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT), Litchfield High School students have scored above state averages in nearly all subjects.[ citation needed ] In 2019, Litchfield High School was ranked in the top 20% of high schools in Connecticut by Niche, which rates schools based on academic and student life data.[ citation needed ]

Athletics

Litchfield High School offers a variety of competitive sports programs for its students. These include soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, track and field, baseball, softball, and tennis. The school is a member of the Berkshire League, and its athletic teams compete against other local high schools in the region.

Notable alumni

Litchfield High School has produced multiple notable alumni, including:

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References

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