Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Cambria Heights Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cambria Heights Academy's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cambria Heights Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambria Heights Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1404 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
66%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambria Heights Academy's ranking?
Cambria Heights Academy is ranked #1404 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cambria Heights Academy often compared to?
Cambria Heights Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Preparatorty High School, Humanities And Arts Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambria Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Cambria Heights Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cambria Heights Academy?
357 students attend Cambria Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cambria Heights Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambria Heights Academy?
Cambria Heights Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cambria Heights Academy offer ?
Cambria Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambria Heights Academy part of?
Cambria Heights Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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