Torrington High School

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Torrington High School
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New Torrington Middle and High School
Address
Torrington High School
50 Major Besse Dr

,
Connecticut
06790

United States
Coordinates 41°48′59″N73°06′40″W / 41.81639°N 73.11111°W / 41.81639; -73.11111
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Type Public Secondary
Motto"Quod Facis Bene Fac" What(ever) you do, do (it) well
CEEB code 070795
Enrollment1,003 (2017) [1]
Color(s)Maroon and white
  
Website torringtonths.ss16.sharpschool.com

Torrington High School is the lone public high school in the city of Torrington, Connecticut, United States. The current high school building opened in 1963 and was renovated in 2000.

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Community

Torrington is the commercial, industrial, and financial center of Northwestern Connecticut. It is the largest city in Litchfield County with a population of 36,383 in 2017. [2] Torrington High School is a four-year comprehensive high school serving students with varying backgrounds and interests through a range of programs and co-curricular activities. As of the 2018-2019 school year, the Torrington School District consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. In 2017, the expenditure per pupil is $17,049. [1] Torrington High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. [3]

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