Patchogue-Medford High School
School in Medford, New York, , United States
Patchogue-Medford High SchoolNavy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus
The south entrance in 2024
181 Buffalo Avenue
United States
Coordinates 40°48′32″N 72°59′18″W / 40.80889°N 72.98833°W / 40.80889; -72.98833 School type Public High school School district Patchogue-Medford School District Superintendent Donna Jones[ 1] School code 009 Principal Randy Rusielewicz [ 2] Teaching staff 190.08 (FTE)[ 3] Grades 9-12 Gender Coeducational Enrollment 2,443 (2022–2023)[ 3] Average class size 28 Student to teacher ratio 12.85[ 3] Classes offered AP 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 Language English, Spanish, French, and Italian Hours in school day 7 hours Color(s) Red and blackSlogan "Pride Matters" Nickname PMHS Team name Raiders Newspaper "The Red & Black" Yearbook "Record" AP Classes offered 28 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]
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] Suffolk County Community College .
Specialized Classes
Nearby Suffolk BOCES provides many career-targeted classes. The district also provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) [ 6]
Business: Beacon Accounting
Clinical Medical Assisting
Computer Technology/Networking
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Law Enforcement
Principles of Engineering
Teaching as a Profession 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]
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball (Boys and Girls)
Unified Basketball
Bowling
Unified Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Football
Game Day Cheerleading
Kick Line (Raiderettes)
Fall Golf
Spring Golf (Boys and Girls)
Gymnastics
Lacrosse (Boys and Girls)
Soccer (Boys and Girls)
Softball
Swimming/Diving (Boys and Girls)
Tennis (Boys and Girls)
Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Volleyball (Boys and Girls)
Wrestling (Boys and Girls)
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
^ "Board appoints Jones as Pat-Med superintendent" .^ "Patchogue-Medford High School Administration" . Archived from the original on April 15, 2013.^ a b c "PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL" . National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .^ http://www.pmschools.org/news.cfm?story=85650 [permanent dead link ] ^ "Newsday: High School Graduates" . Archived from the original on July 3, 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2009 .^ "Career and Technical Education (CTE) / Career and Technical Education Courses" . www.pmschools.org . Retrieved October 28, 2024 .^ "Students / Homepage" . www.pmschools.org . Retrieved October 28, 2024 .^ "District Wide Athletics / Sports Offered" . www.pmschools.org . Retrieved October 28, 2024 .^ "TURF'S UP AT HS STADIUM Patchogue-Medford sports same type as Jets" . New York Daily News . December 9, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2025 .^ "PMHS Track Replacement Among Proposed Pat-Med Budget Items" . Patchogue, NY Patch . May 21, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2025 .^ "Police Increase Patrols After Social Media Threat At Long Island High School" . Patchogue, NY Patch . October 17, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2025 .^ "Kyra Hoffner" . Senate Democrats . Retrieved February 21, 2024 .^ Anderson, John (February 1, 2009). "Kevin Connolly heads home to Long Island..." Newsday Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2010 – via Danno's Girls. ^ La Monica, Mark (June 11, 2006). "A Rocky Start? Hardly". Newsday . New York City / Long Island. After graduating from high school in 1992... ^ Hoey, Peggy Spellman (August 3, 2021). "Hip-Hop Legend Biz Markie Remembered for Being Essence of 'Love' . Patch . Patchogue, NY. ^ Hernandez, Raymond (October 22, 2007). "A Protector as a Child, Honored as a Hero" . The New York Times . Retrieved February 9, 2010 . ^ 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 the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2010 . ^ Bonilla, Denise M. (February 4, 2006). "Paul Regina, 49, progressive actor, family man" . Newsday the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2010 . ^ "Jeff Schaefer - Carolinas Baseball Center" .^ "Biography for Renée Felice Smith" . IMDb . Retrieved October 20, 2011 .^ "Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Official website" . Archived from the original on October 16, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012 .^ Grasso, Nicholas (December 31, 2021). "Meet Joshua Block, a recent Patchogue-Medford grad who attracts millions on TikTok" . Greater Patchogue . Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2024 .
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