Best Connecticut high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are top 25
Though small in size, Connecticut made a significant impact on sports through its high school prowess.
NFL legend Steve Young was a product of Connecticut, as were Hall of Famers Dwight Freeney and Jeff Bagwell in their respective sports. And would UConn be the program it is today if not for Cathy Bochain?
With that in mind, which schools from Connecticut are the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which includes survey feedback from students and parents as well as data from the U.S. Department of Education, the following make up the top 25.
25. Greenwich High School
Total number of sports: 31
24. Waterford High School
Total number of sports: 30
23. Mercy High School (Middletown)
Total number of sports: 14
22. Granby Memorial High School
Total number of sports: 24
21. Cheshire High School
Total number of sports: 29
20. Southington High School
Total number of sports: 19
19. Haddam-Killingworth High School (Higganum)
Total number of sports: 28
18. Farmington High School
Total number of sports: 33
17. Wilton High School
Total number of sports: 27
16. Newtown High School (Sandy Hook)
Total number of sports: 29
15. East Catholic High School (Manchester)
Total number of sports: 27
14. Masuk High School (Monroe)
Total number of sports: 19
13. East Lyme High School
Total number of sports: 27
12. Immaculate High School (Danbury)
Total number of sports: 27
11. Notre Dame High School (West Haven)
Total number of sports: 15
10. Staples High School (Westport)
Total number of sports: 38
9. Fairfield College Preparatory School
Total number of sports: 17
8. Daniel Hand High School (Madison)
Total number of sports: 27
7. Ridgefield High School
Total number of sports: 32
6. Xavier High School (Middletown)
Total number of sports: 17
5. New Canaan High School
Total number of sports: 28
4. St. Joseph High School (Trumbull)
Total number of sports: 23
3. Darien High School
Total number of sports: 34
2. Glastonbury High School
Total number of sports: 35
1. The Frederick Gunn School (Washington)
Total number of sports: 25