Farmington High School (Connecticut)
Farmington High School is a public high school in Farmington, Connecticut that serves grades 9-12. In Newsweek's 2005 poll, FHS was ranked #1 in Connecticut and #271 in the nation, scoring high on both the challenge index and the equity and excellence index. Presently, the school is ranked #5 in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
In June 2017, a town vote to build a new school occurred. Advocates for the new building highlighted the severe aging and inadequacy of the existing facilities. Due to budgetary concerns, the vote did not pass. In June 2021, a subsequent referendum was held, with the proposed renovation estimated to cost $135.6 million; this referendum passed by a wide margin. Construction of the new school began in summer of 2022 and completed in August of 2024.
Notable alumni
- Tim Abromaitis, professional basketball player
- Nick Bonino, professional hockey player
- Michael Gladis actor
- William H. Hatch, politician
- Shawn Haviland, professional baseball player
- Dick McAuliffe, professional baseball player
- Erin Pac, Olympic bobsledder
- Pawel Szajda, actor
- Terry Wooden, former linebacker in the NFL