Norton High School (Massachusetts)

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Norton High School
Location
66 West Main Street
Norton, Massachusetts

United States
Coordinates 41°57′45″N 71°11′31″W / 41.96250°N 71.19194°W / 41.96250; -71.19194Coordinates: 41°57′45″N 71°11′31″W / 41.96250°N 71.19194°W / 41.96250; -71.19194
Information
Type Public
School district Norton Public Schools
NCES School ID 250900001451[1]
Principal Megan Lafayette[2]
Faculty 38.41 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 758[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 19.73:1[1]
Athletics conference Tri-Valley League
Mascot Lancer
Average SAT scores 520 verbal
513 math
502 writing
1535 total (2015-2016)[3]
Website Norton High School

Norton High School is Norton, Massachusetts' only public high school. Built in 1973, it underwent renovations that began in June 2011 and were completed in December 2013.

Location

Norton High School is located near the center of town at 66 West Main St. (Rt. 123).

Clubs and organizations

Norton High School has 10 clubs and organizations, which include: Recreational Bocce Club, Student Council, Debate Club, DECA (Distributive Education Club of America), Drama Club, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Anime Club, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Club, Yearbook Club, and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). At Norton High, students may join the National, Art, Spanish, French, History, Music, Math, English, and/or Science Honor Societies.

Norton High School allows students to apply themselves in several sports which include: Fall: Cross Country, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, and Football. Winter: Basketball, Indoor Track, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, and Hockey. Spring: Baseball, Softball, Outdoor Track & Field, Tennis, and as of 2014 Lacrosse.

Renovations

The current renovation represents the first changes to the building since it was completed in 1973. The building itself needed facility upgrades and expanded classroom space to meet current state standards. This renovation will cost the town approximately $12 million.

References

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