SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL

BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/

1,219 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sanford H. Calhoun High School, located in Merrick, New York, is a prominent secondary school within the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Calhoun High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of extracurricular activities. The school boasts an active athletic program, a thriving fine and performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By promoting a supportive community environment, the school encourages student involvement and leadership, aiming to develop both the intellectual potential and the character of its student body within the broader Merrick community.

1,219

Total Students

124.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	868
Hispanic	184
Black	47
Asian	93
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
868 (71.2%)
Hispanic
184 (15.1%)
Asian
93 (7.6%)
Black
47 (3.9%)
Two or More
20 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-1300
Website:	http://www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 306

Grade 10 291

Grade 11 296

Grade 12 299

Ungraded 27