Enrollment
2,487
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Medford, NY
Patchogue-Medford High School
Federal NCES profile for Patchogue-Medford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362247003165
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patchogue-Medford High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Patchogue-Medford High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patchogue-Medford High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Medford, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
190.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patchogue-Medford High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patchogue-Medford High School
Patchogue-Medford High School is a large high school in Medford, New York, enrolling 2,487 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,487 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (35%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Eagle Elementary School (680 students) and Canaan Elementary School (596 students) alongside Patchogue-Medford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patchogue-Medford High School compares
Patchogue-Medford High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,487 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,487
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
279
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 34.8%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Patchogue-Medford High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, which includes Patchogue-Medford High School.
$24,775
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Patchogue-Medford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saxton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oregon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patchogue-Medford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,487 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Patchogue-Medford High School
How many students attend Patchogue-Medford High School?
Patchogue-Medford High School has 2,487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medford, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patchogue-Medford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patchogue-Medford High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patchogue-Medford High School?
45.2% of students at Patchogue-Medford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patchogue-Medford High School?
The largest demographic group at Patchogue-Medford High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Medford, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patchogue-Medford High School?
Patchogue-Medford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patchogue-Medford High School rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Patchogue-Medford High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Medford, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Medford on the city page.
Is Patchogue-Medford High School a good school?
Patchogue-Medford High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides Patchogue-Medford High School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Eagle Elementary School (680 students), Canaan Elementary School (596 students), and Saxton Middle School (579 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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