Patchogue-Medford High School

Patchogue-Medford High School (colloquially Pat-Med) is a public high school in Medford, 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
Address
181 Buffalo Avenue Medford, New York , (Suffolk County) 1234 United States
Coordinates	40°48′32″N 72°59′18″W / 40.80889°N 72.98833°W / 40.80889; -72.98833Coordinates: 40°48′32″N 72°59′18″W / 40.80889°N 72.98833°W / 40.80889; -72.98833
Information
School type	Public High school
Established	1632
School district	Patchogue-Medford School District
Superintendent	Donna Jones^[1]
School code	009
Principal	Randy Rusielewicz ^[2]
Teaching staff	148.94 (FTE)^[3]
Grades	9-12
Gender	Coeducational
Enrollment	2,421 (2018–2019)^[3]
Average class size	28
Student to teacher ratio	16.25^[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
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"
Website	www.pmschools.org/highschool

Academics

According to 2007 data, 89.9% 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.

Notable alumni

• Kevin Connolly (1992) – Actor, director, and producer^[6][7]
• Biz Markie (1982) – Musician^[8]
• Michael P. Murphy (1994) – United States Navy SEAL officer and Medal of Honor recipient^[9][10]
• Paul Regina (1974) – Actor and screenwriter^[11]
• Jeff Schaefer (1978) – Professional baseball player^[12]
• Renée Felice Smith – Actress, producer, director, and screenwriter^[13]
• Paul O'Neill (1975) – Record producer and songwriter^[14]
• Marcus Stroman (2009) – Professional baseball player

References

1. "Board appoints Jones as Pat-Med superintendent".
2. "Patchogue-Medford High School Administration". Archived from the original on 2013-04-15.
3. "PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
4. http://www.pmschools.org/news.cfm?story=85650^{[permanent dead link]}
5. . Archived from the original on 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
6. 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.
7. La Monica, Mark (June 11, 2006). "A Rocky Start? Hardly". Newsday. New York City / Long Island. After graduating from high school in 1992...
8. Hoey, Peggy Spellman (August 3, 2021). "Hip-Hop Legend Biz Markie Remembered for Being Essence of 'Love'". Patch. Patchogue, NY.
9. 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.")
10. 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. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("Murphy, 29, was a member of the Class of 1994 at Patchogue- Medford High School, where he played varsity football.")
11. Bonilla, Denise M. (February 4, 2006). "Paul Regina, 49, progressive actor, family man". Newsday. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("raised in Medford and graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1974")
12. "Jeff Schaefer - Carolinas Baseball Center".
13. "Biography for Renée Felice Smith". IMDb. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
14. . Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-12-31.

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