Connetquot High School
Connetquot High School (CHS) is a public high school serving students from the communities of Bohemia, Oakdale and Ronkonkoma, and parts of Sayville and West Sayville, in the 9th-12th grades, located in Bohemia, New York. It is part of the Connetquot Central School District.
| Connetquot High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
190 Seventh Street , 11716-1331 | |
| 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 |
| Motto | "Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead" |
| Established | 1963 |
| School district | Connetquot Central School District |
| Principal | Michael A. Moran |
| Faculty | 163.55 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,825 (2019–20)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.16[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Mascot | Thunderbirds |
| Website | School website |
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.[2]
Athletics
The school competes in Section XI of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.[3]
Notable alumni
- John Bolaris- television meteorologist and real estate agent
- Sal Butera – MLB catcher
- Michael Carbonaro – magician, television personality
- Thomas Croci – former New York State Senator
- 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
- Alexis Weik – New York State Senator