Patchogue-Medford High School
Public high school in Medford, New York, , United States
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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]
| Patchogue-Medford High School | |
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Navy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus | |
The south entrance in 2024 | |
| Location | |
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181 Buffalo Avenue , United States 40°48′32″N 72°59′18″W | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High school |
School district | Patchogue-Medford School District |
| Superintendent | Patrick Harrigan Ed.D.[1] |
School code | 009 |
Principal | Randy Rusielewicz [2] |
Assistant principals | 5 |
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 |
Hours in school day | 7 hours |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Slogan | "Pride Matters" |
| Nickname | PMHS |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Newspaper | "The Red & Black" |
| Yearbook | "Record" |
| AP Classes offered | 28 |
| Website | www |
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:
- 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
Sports offered
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)
Football
Pat-Med football won back to back Division One Long Island Championships in 1996 and 1997, along with a Suffolk County Championship in 1988. They also had a 22 game winning streak from the end of 1996 to the beginning of 1998. The streak tied the Suffolk County record for longest win streak set by Central Islip decades before.[9][10][11][12]
Facilities
In 2003, Patchogue-Medford High School made history as the first high school in Suffolk County to install a synthetic turf field.[13][14]
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.[15]
Notable alumni
- Kevin Connolly (1992) – Actor, director, and producer[16][17]
- Kyra Hoffner (1988) - Delaware state senator[18]
- Biz Markie (1982) – Musician[19]
- Michael P. Murphy (1994) – United States Navy SEAL officer and Medal of Honor recipient[20][21]
- Paul O'Neill (1975) – Record producer and songwriter[22]
- Paul Regina (1974) – Actor and screenwriter[23]
- Jeff Schaefer (1978) – Professional baseball player[24]
- Renée Felice Smith – Actress, producer, director, and screenwriter[25]
- Marcus Stroman (2009) – Professional baseball player[26]
- Joshua Block (2021) - Social media personality known as "worldoftshirts"[27]