Northbridge High School


Northbridge High School is a public high school in Northbridge, Massachusetts. The school is operated by the Northbridge Public Schools.
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History

Northbridge High School was established in 1866. Originally, the school was located on Church Street. In 1890, Northbridge High moved to the corner of Cottage and Hill Streets. In 1906, a larger school building was constructed by Peabody & Stearns at 171 Linwood Avenue. Currently, the school is located at 427 Linwood Avenue.

Athletics

Home of the Rams, Northbridge High athletic teams sport the colors of maroon and white. The school uses the New England Sports Center in Marlborough as a venue.
Northbridge High is a member of the Central [Massachusetts Athletic Conference].

Athletic state championships

Northbridge athletics is most known for their football success. With a total of 11 state championships in football, Northbridge is tied for the 4th most football state championships in Massachusetts. The football team's success can be largely attributed to their coach, Ken LaChapelle, who has been a key figure in the sustained success of the Rams throughout his coaching tenure. LaChapelle has been coaching the team for 50 years and has led the team to over 400 wins, being the first football coach to do so in Massachusetts.

Notable alumni