Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District


Summary:

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is home to 5 schools, including 3 high schools and 2 middle schools, serving students in the Bellmore and Merrick communities. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools leading the way.

John F. Kennedy High School is the top-performing high school in the district, ranked 108th out of 1,228 New York high schools and the only school in the district to receive a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 97.5% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.3%. Meanwhile, Merrick Avenue Middle School is the highest-ranked middle school in the district, outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency.

The schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District serve a predominantly white student population, with the percentage of Hispanic and Asian students varying across the schools. Academically, the district's middle schools excel, while the high schools maintain strong graduation rates and low dropout rates. However, the district could focus on addressing higher chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Sanford H. Calhoun High School. Overall, the district's commitment to academic excellence and the diversity of its student population are notable strengths.

District Detail

 1260 Meadowbrook Rd
North Merrick, NY 11566-9998

 (516) 992-1001

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 866 New York districts

See the 2023 New York District rankings!
Grades served: 7-12
Students: 5,200

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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