How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Patchogue-Medford High School | Sachem High School East |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Medford, NY | Farmingville, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,487 | 1,984 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 30.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Patchogue-Medford High School | Sachem High School East |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,305 | $29,213 |
| District | Patchogue-Medford School District | Sachem Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Patchogue-Medford High School | Sachem High School East |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.8% | 62.8% |
| African American | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.3% | 23.9% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 2.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Patchogue-Medford High School | Sachem High School East |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 24 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 242:1 | 209:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 279 | 134 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.