Sanford H Calhoun High School vs. Wellington C Mepham High School
Should you attend Sanford H Calhoun High School or Wellington C Mepham High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Wellington C Mepham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,219 students in grades 9-12, Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,211 students in grades 9-12, Wellington C Mepham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,219 students
1,211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
110 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#716 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
90%
Graduation Rate
97%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
306
285
Grade 10 Students
291
307
Grade 11 Students
296
277
Grade 12 Students
299
342
Ungraded Students
27
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
71%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%