Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Institute for Health Professionals at Cambria Heights serves a large attendance zone encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles in Cambria Heights, NY, with typical travel times of 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 30.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
transmit the city greater, better, and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us
School Rankings
The diversity score of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights?
The graduation rate of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights?
464 students attend Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights?
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights offer ?
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights part of?
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
In what neighborhood is Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights located?
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Cambria Heights, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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