Sanford H Calhoun High School
Tel:
(516) 992-1300
Sanford H Calhoun High School serves 1,274 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sanford H Calhoun High School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sanford H Calhoun High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sanford H Calhoun High School's student population of 1,274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sanford H Calhoun High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sanford H Calhoun High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #71 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 79% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sanford H Calhoun High School is Roosevelt High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Camp Avenue School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrick Camp Avenue School Grades: K-6 | 470 students
0.5 miles
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732 0.5 K-6 470 - Merrick Chatterton School Grades: K-6 | 408 students
0.7 miles
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270 0.7 K-6 408 - Roosevelt Ulysses Byas Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 541 students
0.8 miles
60 Underhill Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500 0.8 PK-6 541 - Freeport Columbus Avenue School Magnet School
Grades: K | 206 students
0.9 miles
150 N Columbus Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240 0.9 K 206 - Merrick Old Mill Road School Grades: K-6 | 454 students
0.9 miles
1775 Old Mill Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-0945 0.9 K-6 454
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