- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Merrick, NY
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Federal NCES profile for Sanford H Calhoun High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361902001721
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanford H Calhoun High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Merrick · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanford H Calhoun High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Merrick, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361902001721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Sanford H Calhoun High School held near 1,217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.7 → 124.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 361902001721 · Merrick, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,219 enr · 10:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellington C Mepham High School (1,211 students)
Sanford H Calhoun High School held near 1,217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.7 → 124.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sanford H Calhoun High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sanford H Calhoun High School
1,219 students
- Wellington C M
Wellington C Mepham High School
1,211 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
1,089 students
- Grand Avenue M
Grand Avenue Middle School
916 students
- Merrick Avenue
Merrick Avenue Middle School
848 students
What this shows Sanford H Calhoun High School reports 1,219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanford H Calhoun High School compares
Sanford H Calhoun High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,219 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,219
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Asian 7.6%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Sanford H Calhoun High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District reports $31,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanford H Calhoun High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington C Mepham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merrick Avenue Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanford H Calhoun High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanford H Calhoun High School
How many students attend Sanford H Calhoun High School?
Sanford H Calhoun High School has 1,219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Merrick, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,168 (2022-23) → 1,217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford H Calhoun High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford H Calhoun High School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanford H Calhoun High School?
13.1% of students at Sanford H Calhoun High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanford H Calhoun High School?
The largest demographic group at Sanford H Calhoun High School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Merrick, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanford H Calhoun High School?
Sanford H Calhoun High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sanford H Calhoun High School rank among public schools in Merrick?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Merrick, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Merrick on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District?
Besides Sanford H Calhoun High School, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District also operates Wellington C Mepham High School (1,211 students), John F Kennedy High School (1,089 students), and Grand Avenue Middle School (916 students). See the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District district page for the complete list.