Serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12, Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Sanford H Calhoun High School's student population of 1,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanford H Calhoun High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanford H Calhoun High School's ranking?
Sanford H Calhoun High School is ranked #152 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
1,168 students attend Sanford H Calhoun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sanford H Calhoun High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% 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 9:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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