- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362247003165
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Patchogue-Medford High School held near 2,453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 190.1 → 192.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 362247003165 · Medford, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,487 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Elementary School (680 students)
Patchogue-Medford High School held near 2,453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 190.1 → 192.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Patchogue-Medford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Patchogue-Medford High School
2,487 students
- Eagle Elementa 680
Eagle Elementary School
680 students
- Canaan Element 596
Canaan Elementary School
596 students
- Saxton Middle 579
Saxton Middle School
579 students
- Oregon Middle 545
Oregon Middle School
545 students
- Barton Element 515
Barton Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Patchogue-Medford High School reports 2,487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patchogue-Medford High School compares
Patchogue-Medford High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District reports $26,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,487 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,443 (2022-23) → 2,453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.