We're very happy that you've decided to visit our website to find out more information about us.

We are Norwalk's Alternative High School. We refer to ourselves in many ways, a magnet school (because we accept students from all over the district), a fresh start school (because students have an opportunity to experience again what a wonderful experience it is to be an engaged and successful student), a small school full of great opportunities. We are all of these things, depending upon the needs of our students. Mostly, however, we are a student-centered learning environment.

The staff at Richard C. Briggs High School is dedicated to providing a quality education to the students who are enrolled. Many students come to us with moderate to severe academic deficiencies and we are committed to helping them fill in their learning gaps and become proficient learners. Some of our students have been Honor Roll students in middle school and were overwhelmed by the size of the comprehensive high school. The smallness of the school, the caring of the staff and the close knit relationships between staff and students that is nurtured in the school makes Briggs a good place to learn.

Parents often ask us about the graduation requirements. We are Norwalk's third high school and, as such, the requirements are the same as they are for the comprehensive high schools: 20 credits and proficiency on the CAPT.

If you are in need of a smaller learning envrionment where your academic needs will be met, an environment where every teacher knows you, where you are expected to achieve behaviorally and academically, where you are given opportunitites to make-up work and are provided with tutorials to help you understand your work. If you want an early college experience, come visit us. We are a great place to learn.