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Harborfields High School
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Harborfields High School is a four-year secondary school located in Greenlawn, New York, United States. It functions as the sole high school for Harborfields Central School District, encompassing the communities of Centerport and Greenlawn along with parts of Huntington and Northport. In 2011, the school was ranked 88th on Newsweek's list of Top 1300 High Schools in America.[2]
Key Information
The Class of 1960 was the first graduating class, with about 130 graduates from Centerport and Greenlawn only.[citation needed] That first class used the building for four years as it was being completed.[citation needed]
The name Harborfields came from a combination of the older names of Centerport (Little Cow Harbor) and Greenlawn (Old Fields), selected from an entry in a naming contest in about 1958.[citation needed]
Harborfields High School can be seen in Mariah Carey's documentary "Mariah Carey's Homecoming" which aired on December 14, 1999 on Fox.[3][4][5]
Athletics
[edit]Harborfields' sports team is known as the Tornadoes. Its colors are dark green and white. Harborfields offers the following sports:[6]
- Varsity Baseball
- Varsity Basketball
- Varsity Bowling
- Varsity Cheer
- Varsity Cross Country
- Varsity Field Hockey
- Varsity / JV Football
- Varsity Golf
- Varsity Gymnastics
- Varsity Indoor Track and Field
- Varsity Lacrosse
- Varsity Soccer
- Varsity Softball
- Varsity Swimming
- Varsity Tennis
- Varsity Track and Field
- Varsity Volleyball
- Varsity Wrestling
Achievements
[edit]In 2025, Tristan Blake won the New York State Class B long jump championship. He was the first Harborfields athlete to win the state championship in long jump.[7]
Football won the Suffolk County championship in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, and 2001 and the Long Island Championship in 1994 and 1996.[8]
Field Hockey won the Suffolk County Class B championship in 2024, defeating Miller Place 5-1.[9]
Boys Soccer won the Suffolk County Class A championship in 2021, defeating East Hampton 1-0.[10]
Boys Basketball won the New York State Class A championship in 2012.[11]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Mariah Carey, singer-songwriter-producer and actress[12]
- Brian "Mitts" Daniels, Madball guitarist[13]
- Mike Fagan, professional bowler[14]
- Buzz Feiten, guitarist, inventor[15]
- John J. Flanagan, Republican New York state senator[16]
- Matt Frevola, UFC fighter[17]
- Jeff Hawkins, inventor of the Palm Pilot and co-founder of Palm Computing.[18]
- Gregg "Opie" Hughes, radio host[19]
- Noah Kalina, Art photographer [20]
- Brittany Lauda, voice actress and director
- Mark Millon, former All-World lacrosse player[21]
- Sara Whalen, Olympic medalist soccer player[22]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "HARBORFIELDS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "America's Best High Schools". The Daily Beast. June 19, 2011. Archived from the original on December 4, 2011. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
- ^ "Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on September 26, 2018.
- ^ "Mariah's Homecoming Special". The Mariah Carey Archives. December 13, 1999.
- ^ Basham, David (December 10, 1999). "Mariah Carey Taps Jay-Z, 98 Degrees for "Homecoming" Concert". MTV. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015.
- ^ "Harborfields Tornadoes | Harborfields High School, Greenlawn NY". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Harborfields' Tristan Blake first jumper in school history to win state title". Newsday. June 14, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ LaMonica, Mark (September 24, 2025). "Long Island high school football champions". Newsday. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Harborfields wins Suffolk Class B field hockey championship". Newsday. November 6, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "East Hampton Boys Soccer Falls To Harborfields In County Championship". 27 East. April 26, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Past Champions - Boys Basketball". nysphsaa.org. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Buchanan, Jason (2008). "Mariah Carey". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 11, 2008.
- ^ Brian "Mitts" Daniels LinkedIn profile
- ^ Salerno, Mike; Neighbor (July 28, 2011). "Patchogue Resident Makes a Living on Bowling Tour". Patchogue, NY Patch. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Harborfields High School - One $3 Lifetime membership". old-friends.co. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "John J. Flanagan". Archived from the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
- ^ "Mets fan Matt Frevola looking to take next step in UFC 288". May 5, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Jeff Hawkins".
- ^ "Opie". www.nndb.com. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Liz (December 22, 2006). "He Oughta Be in Pictures". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved August 26, 2007.
- ^ "Mark Millon - Founder | Millon Lacrosse Camps". Millon Lacrosse. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Litsky, Frank (November 8, 2004). "An Erstwhile Soccer Star Finds a New Life in Running". The New York Times. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Harborfields High School website
- Harborfields High School report card provided by NYSED
- Harborfields High School profile Archived May 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine provided by schooltree.org
Harborfields High School
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Establishment and early development
Harborfields Central School District was established in 1956 by merging the Centerport Union Free School District No. 7 and Greenlawn Union Free School District No. 6 in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, New York.[11] This consolidation addressed the growing educational needs of the post-World War II suburban expansion in the area, combining resources from the two longstanding local districts to form a centralized K-12 system.[11] Harborfields High School, serving as the district's sole secondary institution, commenced operations in September 1956 with initial classes for grades 8 and 9 held in existing facilities, including the Taylor Avenue School in Greenlawn.[12] The school's name, derived from "Harbor" referencing Centerport Harbor and "Fields" alluding to Greenlawn's agricultural heritage, was selected through student input, along with green and white as the official colors and the Tornado as the mascot.[12] In response to increasing enrollment driven by suburban growth, the district awarded contracts in 1958 for the construction of a dedicated high school building at 98 Taylor Avenue in Greenlawn.[13] The facility was completed and opened in 1959, with a capacity for 1,850 students in grades 9-12, enabling the full consolidation of secondary education under one roof.[11] The Class of 1960 became the first to graduate from the new Harborfields High School, marking a key milestone in the district's early development.[12]Growth and milestones
The Harborfields Central School District was established in 1956 through the merger of local districts in Centerport and Greenlawn, ending the practice of sending high school students to Huntington High School. Initial operations began that September with combined 8th and 9th grade classes held at the existing Taylor Avenue School in Greenlawn, marking the unification of students from the two communities. Students selected the district's name, "Harborfields," derived from Centerport's historical "Little Cow Harbor" and Greenlawn's "Old Fields," while also establishing green and white as the school colors and the Tornado as the mascot.[2][12] Construction of the dedicated Harborfields High School building commenced shortly after, with the inaugural class utilizing the partially completed facility over its first four years. The Class of 1960 became the school's first graduates, numbering about 130 students exclusively from Centerport and Greenlawn. This period reflected rapid postwar suburban expansion in the region, as the district adapted to increasing enrollment amid Huntington Township's population growth.[14] By the 2023–2024 school year, enrollment at Harborfields High School had expanded to 928 students in grades 9–12, supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements. Key milestones include the 2016 designation as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizing academic performance and equity.[4][15][16] The school was nominated for and honored by the New York State Board of Regents as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2025 (as of November 2025), following the discontinuation of the federal program.[5][17] Recent developments feature a 2024 capital bond initiative funding enhancements like auditorium seating replacement and stadium field lighting, ensuring facilities meet modern educational needs.[18]Academics
Curriculum offerings
Harborfields High School provides a rigorous curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and preparation for postsecondary education and careers through a wide array of courses and programs. The curriculum includes required subjects for graduation—such as four years of English, three years each of mathematics and science, four years of social studies, two years of physical education, one year of arts or music, one year of health, and two credits in a world language—culminating in a total of 22 credits for a Regents or local diploma.[19] Courses are offered at multiple levels to accommodate varying student abilities and goals: Regents-level for standard proficiency, honors for accelerated pacing, and Advanced Placement (AP) for college-level rigor. The school offers approximately 20 to 22 AP courses across key disciplines, with 41% of students enrolled in AP classes and a 72% AP exam pass rate.[20][21] Participation is high, with 82% of seniors taking at least one AP exam and 75% achieving a passing score overall.[22] In core academic areas, the English department features progressive courses from Regents English to AP English Language and Composition and AP Seminar, focusing on literature analysis, composition, and research skills. Mathematics progresses from Algebra I to AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics, supporting strong proficiency rates of 99% in state math assessments. Science offerings include Regents Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, alongside AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, and AP Physics 1, with 93% proficiency in science Regents exams. Social studies covers U.S. History, Global History, and Government, with AP options like AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP Microeconomics; 99% of students demonstrate reading proficiency on state tests (as of 2023-2024). World languages include Spanish, Italian, and others up to AP Spanish Language and AP Italian Language and Culture.[20][21][22][23] The arts and electives departments enrich the curriculum with creative and practical options. Art and music programs range from foundations to AP Art History, AP Studio Art, and AP Music Theory. Business and technology courses support career exploration, including a New York State-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway in Business and Entrepreneurship, requiring at least 3.5 CTE credits for diploma endorsement. Dual enrollment opportunities through partnerships allow students to earn college credit in courses such as English 12, Multimedia & Broadcast Journalism, Introduction to Production, and College Research. Physical education emphasizes fitness and teamwork, while electives like those in media production and career awareness promote interdisciplinary skills.[24][19][25][26]| AP Subject Area | Example Courses |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar |
| Mathematics | AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics |
| Science | AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1 |
| Social Studies | AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Microeconomics |
| World Languages | AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture |
| Fine/Performing Arts | AP Art History, AP Studio Art, AP Music Theory |
| Other | AP Psychology |

