Northwestern Regional High School

Northwestern was founded in 1958 by an agreement between the towns of New Hartford, Colebrook, Norfolk, and Barkhamsted. Prior to the school's opening, students from these towns attended The Gilbert School. The school was built on land donated by Sterling Engineering, a local business. Over the years, it has expanded several times through additions to the building. Currently, public school students from the town of Hartland may attend a local high school of their choice, with Northwestern Regional included as an option. Students from Winchester and Winsted, Canton, and Torrington may attend Northwestern Regional if they are part of the school's agricultural education program.

Northwestern Regional High School students must earn 23 credits in order to graduate. Students must successfully complete 4 credits of English, 3 credits of mathematics, 3 credits of social studies (including 1 in U.S. History and 0.5 in civics), 2 credits of science (including 1 credit in biology), and 2 credits of arts or vocational education. The school has a large agricultural education program and also offers classes in business, industrial arts, and foreign languages. Courses have four levels, with Level 1 classes being the most advanced and Level 4 courses designed as remedial classes.

Every year Northwestern Regional High School holds a KIM (kindness in motion) grant project. Encouraging students to make a positive impact in their community. Each grant is worth $100, which is used to fund-raise money to donate to their cause.

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