Connetquot High School
| Connetquot High School | |
|---|---|
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"Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead" | |
| Address | |
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190 Seventh Street Bohemia, New York 11716-1331 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°47′00″N 73°08′19″W / 40.78333°N 73.13861°WCoordinates: 40°47′00″N 73°08′19″W / 40.78333°N 73.13861°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1963 |
| School district | Connetquot Central School District |
| Principal | Kenneth Costa |
| Faculty | 165 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,184 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Mascot | Thunderbirds |
| Website | School website |
Connetquot High School (CHS) is a public high school serving students from the communities of Bohemia, Sayville, West Sayville, Oakdale and Ronkonkoma in the ninth through twelfth grades located in Bohemia, New York and is part of the Connetquot Central School District.
History
The school was established in 1963, three years after voters in the existing Oakdale-Bohemia and Ronkonkoma school districts voted to consolidate their two districts.
Academics
According to Newsday data, 91.2% of Connetquot graduates earn a New York State Regent's diploma (55.2% with advanced designation). Also, 55.6% of graduates plan to attend a 4-year college and 35.8% plan to attend a 2-year college.[1]
Athletics
The school competes in Section XI of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.[2]
Notable alumni
- Sal Butera – MLB catcher
- Thomas Croci – politician
- Stefanie DeLeo – author, playwright
- Moira Kelly – actress
- Jane Monheit – jazz and adult contemporary vocalist
- John Pacella – MLB pitcher drafted by New York Mets in 1974
- Timothy Treadwell – documentary filmmaker
- Michael Carbonaro – magician, television personality
References
- ↑ "Newsday: High School Graduates". Archived from the original on 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- ↑ http://www.nysphsaa.org/