New Milford High School

www.newmilfordps.org/nhs/

1,150 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Milford High School, located at 388 Danbury Road in New Milford, Connecticut, serves as the sole public secondary school for the local school district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with the development of social and emotional growth. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary education and career paths.

Beyond the classroom, New Milford High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a diverse range of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which play a crucial role in building school spirit and community engagement. By prioritizing both academic achievement and holistic development, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are prepared to be productive and responsible members of the global community.

1,150

Total Students

98.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Milford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	732
Hispanic	293
Black	56
Asian	38
Two or More	21
American Indian	5

White
732 (63.9%)
Hispanic
293 (25.6%)
Black
56 (4.9%)
Asian
38 (3.3%)
Two or More
21 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

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 Milford School District
Phone:	(860)350-6647
Website:	http://www.newmilfordps.org/nhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 248

Grade 10 301

Grade 11 290

Grade 12 311