New Fairfield High School

www.newfairfieldschools.org/nfh/

686 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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/.

686

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Fairfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	115
Black	13
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	4

White
531 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
115 (16.8 %)
Two or More
14 (2.0 %)
Black
13 (1.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)312-5800
Website:	http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/nfh/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 182

Grade 10 177

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 147