North Branford High School

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North Branford High School
Address
North Branford High School
49 Caputo Rd

,
Connecticut
06471

United States
Coordinates 41°20′10″N72°48′05″W / 41.3361°N 72.8013°W / 41.3361; -72.8013
Information
Type Public
SuperintendentScott Schoonmaker
CEEB code 070563
PrincipalTodd Stoeffler
Number of students443 (2021-22) [1]
Color(s)Purple and white
  
MascotThunderbird
Website nbhs.northbranfordschools.org

North Branford High School is a public high school in North Branford, Connecticut. In 2010, North Branford High School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. [2] It is the only high school in the town of North Branford, which accounts for residents in both North Branford and Northford. The school has around 700 students annually and graduates over 90% of its students.

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Administration

In 2006, the administration was accused of grade tampering in order to boost graduation rates. Following an investigation, the state's Attorney General office concluded that no widespread tampering took place. [3]

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References

  1. "North Branford High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  2. "North Branford High School". Education.com, Inc.
  3. "No. Branford Cleared of Grade Tampering". New Haven Register.