Sanford H. Calhoun High School is a public high school located in Merrick, New York. Established in 1958, Calhoun is one of three high schools in the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District, and acts as a magnet school for several programs.
Serving 1,219 students in grades 9-12, Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sanford H Calhoun High School's student population of 1,219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Garnet & Gray
School Calendar
School Motto
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.
School Rankings
Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanford H Calhoun High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
71%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanford H Calhoun High School's ranking?
Sanford H Calhoun High School is ranked #920 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sanford H Calhoun High School often compared to?
Sanford H Calhoun High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy High School, Wellington C Mepham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanford H Calhoun High School?
The graduation rate of Sanford H Calhoun High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sanford H Calhoun High School?
1,219 students attend Sanford H Calhoun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sanford H Calhoun High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanford H Calhoun High School?
Sanford H Calhoun High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sanford H Calhoun High School offer ?
Sanford H Calhoun High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sanford H Calhoun High School part of?
Sanford H Calhoun High School is part of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
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