Northfield High School is a comprehensive, public high school in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. The school was built in 1966, with additions in 1993 and 1997. The school hosts grades 9 - 12. As of 2013 there are 1,298 students and 77 faculty members. Northfield High School is known to have a rich tradition in academic excellence.The school is a part of Northfield Public Schools, and is affiliated with the Minnesota State High School League . The school is a member of the Big 9 Conference.HistoryThe first schoolhouse was built because of Ann North less than a year after the town was founded. In 1910, a new high school was built for $90,000. This building was located right next to downtown Northfield. At the time it was considered the ideal school building. An auditorium was added in 1936, as well as an east wing/gymnasium in 1954. Even with the addition of the east wing, the population grew so large that the space the school could provide was not enough. To cope with space issues the high school was moved to its current location in 1966. The old high school building became the Northfield Middle School, until the middle school was moved next to the high school in 2004. The old middle school building is currently The Weitz Center for Creativity belonging to Carleton College.AcademicsAt Northfield High School, students attend seven class periods on a two semester schedule. Students are required to have a minimum of 23 credits to graduate. Some courses such as English, Social Studies, Science, and Math are required. Students also need Physical Education, Art, and Health. There are also many electives a student can choose from ranging in a variety of topics from Child Care and Development, to Business, to Auto Shop classes.
