Norwalk High School (Connecticut)

Norwalk High School is a high school located in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States, which was established in 1902. It is the oldest high school in Norwalk and was originally housed in the current Norwalk City Hall. The first graduating class for the current building was in 1975.

Norwalk High School
Address
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55 County Street

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Connecticut
06851

United States
Coordinates41°7′19″N 73°23′22″W / 41.12194°N 73.38944°W / 41.12194; -73.38944
Information
TypePublic
Established1902 (122 years ago) (1902)
School districtNorwalk Public Schools
SuperintendentAlexandra Estrella
CEEB code070580
PrincipalLynne Moore
Faculty114.60 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,722 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.03[1]
Color(s)Green and white
  
MascotBear
NicknameBears
Websitenhs.norwalkps.org

Background

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The school mascot is a bear and the school colors are green and white. Its crosstown rival is Brien McMahon High School and the two schools compete in an annual football game on Thanksgiving. The $4.2 million Shea-Magrath Sports Complex, which includes the astroturf Testa Field, sits just to the south of the school. It replaced Andrews Field, located 1/4 mile west of the school. The school is a member of the FCIAC athletic conference. The school also contains a theater, gymnasium, swimming pool, library, and cafeteria.

The school is divided into five lettered houses (A, B, D, and S) with a housemaster in charge of students in his/her house. Norwalk High School also has a Science wing that was built in the mid-late 2000s. Students are assigned lockers, homerooms, and guidance counselors within their house.

Athletics

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The NHS Bears girls' basketball team won the FCIAC championship in 1999, and then lost in the Class LL state championship in 1999. They then won another FCIAC championship in 2007, and won the Class LL state championship in 2019.

The NHS Bears boys' soccer team won the 2002 FCIAC championship. They then advanced to the FCIAC championship and Class LL state championship in 2004. The NHS Bears boys' team won the 2012 FCIAC state championship, and played for the FCIAC championship again in 2021.

The NHS Bears baseball team won the FCIAC championship in 2002.

The NHS Bears outdoor track team won the FCIAC championship in 1967 and 1995.

West Rocks Middle School and Nathan Hale Middle School feed into Norwalk High School.

Notable alumni

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Former high school building, now City Hall

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Norwalk High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Steven Enoch - Men's Basketball". University of Connecticut Athletics.
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