NEW FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
New Fairfield High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the New Fairfield School District school district, located in New Fairfield, CT with about 793 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, New Fairfield High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
New Fairfield High School, located at 54 Gillotti Rd. in New Fairfield, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the New Fairfield Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and civic responsibility among its student body. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, New Fairfield High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school community prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and students to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and department details, you can visit their official website at http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/nfh/.
For more information, contact New Fairfield High School at (203) 312-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Fairfield, CT 06812-2525
(203) 312-5800
NEW FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Fairfield, CT with about 793 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Fairfield School District
- Total Students:
- 793
- Teachers:
- 70.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 793 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.