Patchogue-Medford High School

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Patchogue-Medford High School
Navy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus
PMHS South Entrance.jpg
The south entrance in 2024
Address
Patchogue-Medford High School
181 Buffalo Avenue

Medford, New York
,
(Suffolk County)

United States
Coordinates 40°48′32″N72°59′18″W / 40.80889°N 72.98833°W / 40.80889; -72.98833
Information
School type Public High school
School district Patchogue-Medford School District
SuperintendentDonna Jones [1]
School code009
PrincipalRandy Rusielewicz [2]
Assistant principals5
Teaching staff190.08 (FTE) [3]
Grades9-12
Gender Coeducational
Enrollment2,443 (2022–2023) [3]
Average class size28
Student to teacher ratio12.85 [3]
Classes offeredAP computer science A and AB; AP European History, AP Environmental Science; Statistics, Graphic Design, Literacy Support, Welding, AP Language and Composition, Cosmetology and Personal Specialized Paths and more
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, French, and Italian
Hours in school day7 hours
Color(s)   Red and black
Slogan"Pride Matters"
Nickname PMHS
Team nameRaiders
Newspaper"The Red & Black"
Yearbook"Record"
AP Classes offered28
Website pmschools.org/highschool

Patchogue-Medford High School (colloquially Pat-Med or Buffalo Avenue High School) is a public high school in Medford, Brookhaven, New York, which is located in Suffolk County on Long Island, in the United States. The school is part of Patchogue-Medford School District. The campus was renamed "Navy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus" after the US NAVY SEAL, Michael P. Murphy. [4]

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Academics

According to 2007 data, 90.0% of Patchogue-Medford graduates earn a New York State Regent's diploma. 48% percent of graduates plan to attend 4 year college, and 33.6% plan to attend a two-year college, [5] such as nearby Suffolk County Community College.

Specialized Classes

Nearby Suffolk BOCES provides many career-targeted classes. The district also provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) [6] to students from 10th Grade and on, including but not limited to:

Additionally, the school also offers Driver Education (Drivers ED) to students with a junior driving license (Learner's Permit) [7]

Athletics

Athletics at Pat-Med Include the following. [8]

Facilities

In 2003, Patchogue-Medford High School made history as the first high school in Suffolk County to install a synthetic turf field. [9] [10]

The school boasts amenities, including a state-of-the-art auditorium, two cafeteria areas, two full-sized gymnasiums, and two dedicated weight rooms. Administrative operations are streamlined with a central main office, three dean offices, a guidance office, and an attendance office.

To ensure safety and security, a police officer is present on campus throughout the school day, further enhancing the well-being of students and staff. [11]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Board appoints Jones as Pat-Med superintendent".
  2. ↑ "Patchogue-Medford High School Administration". Archived from the original on April 15, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ http://www.pmschools.org/news.cfm?story=85650%5B%5D
  5. ↑ "Newsday: High School Graduates". Archived from the original on July 3, 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
  6. ↑ "Career and Technical Education (CTE) / Career and Technical Education Courses". www.pmschools.org. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Students / Homepage". www.pmschools.org. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ "District Wide Athletics / Sports Offered". www.pmschools.org. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ "TURF'S UP AT HS STADIUM Patchogue-Medford sports same type as Jets". New York Daily News. December 9, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ "PMHS Track Replacement Among Proposed Pat-Med Budget Items". Patchogue, NY Patch. May 21, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Police Increase Patrols After Social Media Threat At Long Island High School". Patchogue, NY Patch. October 17, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  12. ↑ Anderson, John (February 1, 2009). "Kevin Connolly heads home to Long Island..." Newsday . New York City / Long Island. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2010– via Danno's Girls.
  13. ↑ La Monica, Mark (June 11, 2006). "A Rocky Start? Hardly". Newsday. New York City / Long Island. After graduating from high school in 1992...
  14. ↑ "Kyra Hoffner". Senate Democrats. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  15. ↑ Hoey, Peggy Spellman (August 3, 2021). "Hip-Hop Legend Biz Markie Remembered for Being Essence of 'Love'". Patch. Patchogue, NY.
  16. ↑ Hernandez, Raymond (October 22, 2007). "A Protector as a Child, Honored as a Hero". The New York Times . Retrieved February 9, 2010.("He was a member of the National Honor Society in Patchogue-Medford High School.")
  17. ↑ Evans, Martin C.; Thomas, Katie (July 7, 2005). "Amid grief, pride, A father from Patchogue pays tribute to his son, a Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan". Newsday . Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("Murphy, 29, was a member of the Class of 1994 at Patchogue- Medford High School, where he played varsity football.")
  18. ↑ "Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Official website". Archived from the original on October 16, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  19. ↑ Bonilla, Denise M. (February 4, 2006). "Paul Regina, 49, progressive actor, family man". Newsday . Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("raised in Medford and graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1974")
  20. ↑ "Jeff Schaefer - Carolinas Baseball Center".
  21. ↑ "Biography for Renée Felice Smith". IMDb . Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  22. ↑ "Marcus Stroman Class of 2009 - Player Profile". Perfect Game. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
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