Serving 474 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 12:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights's student population of 474 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
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 0.55, 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.
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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
65%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights?
474 students attend Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% 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 12:1, 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 School District.
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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