Serving 456 students in grades 8-12, 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights's student population of 456 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights is 0.47, 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
#1155 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
71%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights's ranking?
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights is ranked #1155 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights?
456 students attend Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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