New Fairfield High School

www.newfairfieldschools.org/nfh/

693 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/.

693

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Fairfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	143
Black	24
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	4

White
493 (71.1%)
Hispanic
143 (20.6%)
Black
24 (3.5%)
Two or More
21 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
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:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 9 187

Grade 10 161

Grade 11 174

Grade 12 171