[2] According to data from USN, Connetquot High School has a total enrollment of over 1,700 students, with 51% being male, and 49% female.

It was generally believed, however, that the leave of absence was ordered by the District, and some Connetquot residents speculated this was the result of Moran's alleged support for the display of pride flags in the school.

This prompted a significant number of students to not attend their classes, instead protesting by sitting along the lockers, holding up signs requesting the district reinstate Moran to his position, and chanting for the return of the principal.

[12] Connetquot High School was the recipient of the highest possible award for a football team in Suffolk County, the Rugter's Trophy, in 1989.

[14] Adding to this accomplishment, in the following school year, Connetquot and East Islip's girls swimming & diving team also went undefeated, with a final victory rate of 8–0.