Litchfield High School (Litchfield, Connecticut) Explained

Litchfield High School
Address:14 Plumb Hill Road
City:Litchfield
State:Connecticut
Zipcode:06759
Country:United States
Ceeb:070355
Type:High school
Dean:Ben Storrs[1]
Principal:Michael Pascento[2]
District:Litchfield Public Schools
Enrollment:236[3]
Enrollment As Of:2020-2021
Colors:Blue and white
Mascot:Cowboy[4]
Athletics Conference:Berkshire League

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

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. 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. 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.

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:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Litchfield High School Staff. Litchfield Public Schools. May 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: Litchfield High School Staff. Litchfield Public Schools. November 2, 2022.
  3. Web site: Litchfield High School. National Center for Education Statistics. November 2, 2022.
  4. http://www.litchfieldschools.org/lhsnew/ Litchfield High School
  5. http://www.aaa.si.edu/exhibits/pastexhibits/breuer/buildings.htm Marcel Breuer: A Centennial Celebration
  6. Web site: New School Regionalization Plan Approved in Litchfield Hills. 29 June 2022 . National Broadcasting Company Connecticut. November 2, 2022.
  7. Web site: Olson . Emily M. . 2022-06-29 . Litchfield, Region 6 vote to merge school districts . 2022-07-03 . The Register Citizen . en-US.