Cambria Heights Academy or Cambria Heights Academy for New Literacies or Q326 is a secondary school in Queens, New York City, United States, serving grades 9 through 12. It is in New York City Schools Geographic District 29. Cambria Heights Academy is named after the area of Queens that it serves, Cambria Heights.
Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Cambria Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cambria Heights Academy serves an extensive area in Hollis, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 30 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambria Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cambria Heights Academy's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambria Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4093 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #4093 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cambria Heights Academy often compared to?
Cambria Heights Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Health Arts Robotics And Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambria Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Cambria Heights Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Cambria Heights Academy?
359 students attend Cambria Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cambria Heights Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cambria Heights Academy?
Cambria Heights Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cambria Heights Academy offer ?
Cambria Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cambria Heights Academy part of?
Cambria Heights Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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