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Danbury High School is a

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Danbury, Connecticut Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately northeast of New York City. Danbury's population as of 2022 was 87,642. It is the seventh largest city in Connecticut. Danbury is nicknamed the "Hat City ...

, with approximately 3000 students. It is part of the

Danbury Public Schools Danbury Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. In 2006 Eddie Davis retired from being superintendent. Salvatore Pascarella succeeded Davis that year. Schools ; High school: * Danbury High School Danbury Hi ...

district. Despite Danbury's population of 86,518 (as of 2020), there is only one public high school, along with several small private schools, and one vocational high school in the city. The school is located in a suburban, residential neighborhood atop a hill that overlooks most of the city. Danbury High School is supplemented by a magnet program called the

Alternative Center for Excellence The Joseph W. Pepin Memorial Building formally known as Alternative Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Alternative Center for Education, is located in the former Locust Avenue School at 26 Locust Avenue in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It ...

. This program provides a Danbury High School diploma but exhibits additional criteria not required by most local institutions. In 2013, Danbury High School was awarded $100,000 after winning the

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Insurance "Celebrate My Drive" campaign. The "Celebrate My Drive" campaign encourages teens to make positive choices as they start driving. Danbury High School was awarded a total of $40,000 after 2 student's projects won the statewide contest Voice4Change. These projects were to contribute to the water fountains and teacher's faculty lounge furniture at DHS.

History

In 1927, a new high school was built on 181 White Street in Danbury. This building served as the city's main high school, until a rapid increase in Danbury's population compelled a major school construction program. In 1965, a new Danbury High School was dedicated on Clapboard Ridge. This campus is still the current location of the school today. On October 11, 1967 rock band

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performed live at the school.

Academic progress and school improvement

Beginning next fall, freshmen students entering Danbury High School will have an opportunity to earn an associate degree simultaneously with their high school diploma. As part of the Early College Opportunity program, 80 to 100 incoming freshmen students will begin their journey toward an associate degree in information technology issued by Naugatuck Valley Community College.

Stadium

Constructed in 2002, Danbury High School has a

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complex that is able to accommodate close to 4,000 spectators. The field surface is Astroplay brand filled field turf that can be used in all types of weather. It also features a seven-pole Universal Sports Lighting system, an electronic remote-controlled scoreboard, and heated concession building with bathrooms. The track is an eight-lane Mondo Limited Super X Surface. In the summer of 2015, the Astroplay surface of the multi-purpose lighted field was replaced with a brand-new more grass-like artificial turf. Danbury Freshmen Academy High School

Media appearances

Danbury High School has been featured on

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Notable alumni

Christina Ellington Christina Yvette Ellington Pares, (born 1982), is a Charter school principal, beauty queen and entertainer in the tri-state area. Pares' first major beauty pageant title was Miss New York 2004, which she won competing as Miss Southern New York. ...

(born 1982), beauty queen and entertainer, Miss New York 2004, Top 10 Finalist in Miss America 2005 *

Peter Hylenski Peter Hylenski (born 1975 or 1976) is an American stage sound designer. He has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Sound Design eight times, holding the record for most nominations in the category, and has won once, at the 74th Tony Awar ...

(born 19751976),

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-winning sound designer * George Radachowsky (born 1962), NFL player * William R. Ratchford (born 1934), former U.S. Representative from Connecticut *

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(born 1988), record producer, songwriter, pianist and singer * Perry Rotella (born 1963), IT executive and businessman *

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(born 1937), clergyman of the Maronite Catholic Church * Ken Green (born 1958), PGA Golf Professional with 5 Tour wins

References

External links

* {{authority control Buildings and structures in Danbury, Connecticut Education in Danbury, Connecticut Schools in Fairfield County, Connecticut Public high schools in Connecticut Educational institutions established in 1906 1906 establishments in Connecticut