Patchogue-Medford High School

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 Navy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus
The south entrance in 2024
Location
181 Buffalo Avenue Medford, New York , (Suffolk County) United States
Coordinates	40°48′32″N 72°59′18″W
Information
School type	Public High school
School district	Patchogue-Medford School District
Superintendent	Donna Jones[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
Language	English, Spanish, French, and Italian
Hours in school day	7 hours
Color(s)	Red and black
Slogan	"Pride Matters"
Nickname	PMHS
Team name	Raiders
Newspaper	"The Red & Black"
Yearbook	"Record"
AP Classes offered	28
Website	pmschools.org/highschool

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

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

• Kevin Connolly (1992) – Actor, director, and producer^[12][13]
• Kyra Hoffner (1988) - Delaware state senator^[14]
• Biz Markie (1982) – Musician^[15]
• Michael P. Murphy (1994) – United States Navy SEAL officer and Medal of Honor recipient^[16][17]
• Paul O'Neill (1975) – Record producer and songwriter^[18]
• Paul Regina (1974) – Actor and screenwriter^[19]
• Jeff Schaefer (1978) – Professional baseball player^[20]
• Renée Felice Smith – Actress, producer, director, and screenwriter^[21]
• Marcus Stroman (2009) – Professional baseball player^[22]