Excellent
#41 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 1% in state
Sanford H Calhoun High School
High School · Bellmore-merrick Central High School District · Merrick, NY
A Bellmore-merrick Central High School District high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1786 STATE ST, Merrick, NY 11566
- Math 100% proficient (2021)
- Reading 96% proficient (2021)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sanford H Calhoun High School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanford H Calhoun High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,868
Median home value
$679,000
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Wellington C Mepham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,191 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,075 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $31,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanford H Calhoun High School is listed in BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanford H Calhoun High School
Sanford H Calhoun High School is a public high school in Merrick, NY, part of Bellmore-merrick Central High School District, serving approximately 1,217 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Sanford H Calhoun High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanford H Calhoun High School
What grades does Sanford H Calhoun High School serve?
Sanford H Calhoun High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sanford H Calhoun High School?
Sanford H Calhoun High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford H Calhoun High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford H Calhoun High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanford H Calhoun High School rank in NY?
Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks #41 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sanford H Calhoun High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanford H Calhoun High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanford H Calhoun High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanford H Calhoun High School has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sanford H Calhoun High School a charter school?
No, Sanford H Calhoun High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanford H Calhoun High School a Title I school?
No, Sanford H Calhoun High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanford H Calhoun High School?
18.5% of students at Sanford H Calhoun High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (516) 992-1300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11566)
- 35,172
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11566; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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