Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick, NY - Niche
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Sanford H. Calhoun High School
  • Public
  • MERRICK, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade A minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade A minus

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Sanford H. Calhoun High School is a top rated, public school located in MERRICK, NY. It has 1,167 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.

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Sanford H. Calhoun High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
96%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1240
406 responses
Average ACT
29
167 responses
AP Enrollment
46%

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
Median Household Income
$185,368
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,651
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$686,400
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
93%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 27 responses
Poll
81%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 27 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 66 responses
  • Spirit Week
    23%
  • Colt Fest/Homecoming
    18%
  • Class Night
    11%
  • The St.Baldricks shave
    11%
  • Health Fair
    8%
  • Relay For Life
    8%
  • Homecoming
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,167
Free or Reduced Lunch
12%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 31 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 31 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$130,847
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.4%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 45 responses
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 45 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 45 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$32,846 / year
National
$12,239
95%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 44 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 44 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 44 responses

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