Litchfield High School was a

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, United States. It was a part of Litchfield Public Schools. Litchfield High formerly enrolled students from Bantam, Northfield, East Litchfield, and Litchfield. The school gym, designed by

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. On June 29, 2022, Warren, Morris, Goshen and Litchfield voted to merge their school systems, creating a new Region 20. The Litchfield High School building became known as Plumb Hill Middle School (Grades 6-8) as part of Regional School District 20 on July 1, 2024.

Academics

At Litchfield High School, students had access to a comprehensive curriculum that included Advanced Placement courses in literature, calculus, biology, U.S. history, and statistics. The school offered a range of electives including art, music, agriculture, and foreign language. Litchfield High School was 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 had 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 offered a variety of competitive sports programs for its students. These included soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, track and field, baseball, softball, and tennis. The school was a member of the Berkshire League, and its athletic teams competed against other local high schools in the region.

Notable alumni

Litchfield High School has produced multiple notable alumni, including: *

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References

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