Overview

Sanford H Calhoun High School is a magnet school in Merrick, NY, offering AP courses, 2 sports, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 3 high schools in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Sanford H Calhoun High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1786 State Street
Merrick, NY 11566
School leader: PRINCIPAL - MS. NICOLE HOLLINGS
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Nearby Schools

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    Merrick Community Nursery School
    0.21 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Center
    0.35 miles
    Private; PK
  • 7 /10
    Camp Avenue School
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    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 8 /10
    Merrick Avenue Middle School
    0.41 miles
    Public district; 7-8 & Ungraded
  • NA
    Peace Child Care Center
    0.57 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Miracle Day Care
    0.58 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    The Children's Learning Center
    0.65 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Precious Jewels Child Care Center
    0.66 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Innovative Learning Center
    0.67 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5 & Ungraded
  • 10 /10
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    7.1 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 10 /10
    Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
    12.35 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 10 /10
    Glen Head Elementary School
    11.4 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    North Shore Senior High School
    11.92 miles
    Public district; K-5, 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 10 /10
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    11.56 miles
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