Built in 1929 and twice enlarged, it is a prominent local example of the Beaux Arts style, and was the town's first purpose-built high school.

All are single-story or 1-1/2 story masonry structures, built out of buff brick with stone trim.

The main block was originally covered by a distinctive green tile roof; this has been replaced by asphalt architectural shingles.

John Fitch was a local militia member who died in King Philip's War.

[2] The school was built in 1921-22 to a design by William Henry McClean, an architect from Boston, Massachusetts.