Overview
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.
Notable alumni
Tim Abromaitis, professional basketball player (Notre Dame)
Nick Bonino, professional hockey player
Michael Gladis actor (Mad Men)
Shawn Haviland, professional baseball player
Dick McAuliffe, professional baseball player
Erin Pac, Olympic bobsledder
Pawel Szajda, actor
Terry Wooden, former linebacker in the NFL
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