New London High School (Connecticut)
| New London High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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490 Jefferson Avenue , 06320 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | New London Public Schools |
| Principal | William Tommy Thompson, III |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 585 (2016-17)[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Whalers |
| Website | New London High School |
New London High School is a high school in New London, Connecticut operated by the New London Public Schools school district.
U.S. News & World Report rankings
In 2014, the school received a bronze medal ranking from what the U.S. News and World Report magazine.[2]
Contraceptive clinic
In March 2012, a clinic at the school operated by Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut began to provide condoms and birth control prescriptions to students.[3]
Magnet school
The Science & Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut is located nearby, and STMHS students use some of the facilities of New London High School.
Notable alumni
- Rajai Davis (1999), Major League Baseball player (2006- )
- Kris Dunn (2012), National Basketball Association player (2016-)
- John Ellis, Major League Baseball player (1969-81)
- Jose B. Gonzalez, poet and educator
- Peter Rindskopf (1960), civil rights lawyer[4]
- Jordan Reed (2008), National Football League player (2013- )
- Tim Riordan (1978), United States Football League and NFL player (1984-87)
- Dawn Robinson, singer; founding member of R&B vocal group En Vogue
- Tyson Wheeler (1994), NBA player (1999), NCAA men's basketball coach (2010- )[5]
References
- ^ "New London High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ Young, Colin A. (April 30, 2014). "U.S. News recognizes New London High School with national honor". The Day. New London, Connecticut. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ^ Benson, Judy (January 12, 2012). "Clinic at New London High School to offer students contraceptives". The Day. New London, Connecticut. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ^ "Peter Rindskopf To Head Class". The Day. 1959-06-11. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ^ "Tyson Wheeler". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.