Danbury High School (Connecticut)

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Danbury High School
Established
School type	Public
Principal	Mrs. Catherine Richard
Location	Danbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Students	approx. 3500
Mascot	Mad Hatter
Website	http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/dhsweb/main/index.html

Danbury High School is a high school in Danbury, Connecticut.

Danbury's Mission Statement: "Danbury High School is an academic institution, in partnership with parents and other members of the community, committed to promoting high standards in all aspects of school life. We strive to discover the unique talents of each student and to promote a learning environment that encourages individuals to pursue excellence and become contributing members of an ever-changing society."

Danbury takes pride in the strong diversity in the student body and staff. Danbury High is the second largest high school in Connecticut. Over the last few years Danbury High has become over crowded, most likely from being the only public high school in Danbury.

Danbury High School has a population of over 3,500 Students and Teachers.

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Danbury High School carries a strong athletic tradition. They are perennial powers in: wrestling, boys and girls track and field, boys cross country, baseball, basketball, and football. The wrestling, cross country, and track teams have all numerous state titles and New England championships. All three programs are considered to be nationally ranked annually. The wrestling team has won FCIAC titles for wrestiling 20 years in a row and havn't lost a game at home in 10 years. The track team has won more meets over the past decade than any other school in the FCIAC. They have not lost a regular season track meet in seven years and have several All-Americans on the team every year.

[edit] External links

• [1]Danbury High School Web site
• [2]Danbury High School "Strategic School Profile 2005-2006", Connecticut Department of Education
• [3]Danbury High School Web page at Great Schools Web site

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