New Britain High School
| PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL 1965 | |
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| Address | |
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Farmington Avenue New Britain, Connecticut, 06053 USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | "A world of Opportunity. A Place for Everyone." |
| Established | 1850[1] |
| School district | Consolidated School District of New Britain |
| Principal |
David Chambers ' |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Team name | Golden Hurricanes |
| Website | NBHS Homepage |
New Britain High School is a public high school in New Britain, Connecticut, United States, part of New Britain Public Schools. Varying between 2,600 and 2,900 students in any given year, "NBHS" is one of the largest high schools in the state.
In 2011, the school's principal, Michael Foran, was named the 2012 MetLife/NASSP National High School Principal of the Year and was honored in Washington, D.C.[2]
Statistics
- 65.1% minority students
- 16.0% special education
- 58.9% non-English home language
- 50.2% economically disadvantaged
- 56% receive free or reduced lunch
- 76% graduation rate
Notable Alumni
Football
New Britain football was one of the more notable power houses in the state and for a time at the national level. The program is most notable for its 3 straight state championship titles from 2001-2004. The team dubbed the nickname for the city "Hard Hittin'" for its reputation for hitting opposing teams very aggressively. A former coach, Cochran was responsible for the state rule of not scoring more that 50 points than the other team.
Marching Band
Know as "New England's Biggest Sound", the schools marching band is widely known for its bigger than normal size and level of showmanship on and off the field. The band has traveled up and down the east coast of the United States, playing for 3 past presidents, Disney parade in Florida, nationally televised half times at Yankee Stadium, Macys and independence day parades and many more appearances.
References
Coordinates: 41°39′03″N 72°46′41″W / 41.6507°N 72.778°W
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