At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Cambria Heights Academy: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Cambria Heights Academy
Cambria Heights Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hollis. It is one of 47 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #29. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (64.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cambria Heights Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black64.3%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #29
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
High · Grades 09–12
373 reported students
Queens Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
320 reported students
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
421 reported students
Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights
High · Grades 09–12
464 reported students
Excelsior Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
480 reported students
Eagle Academy for Young Men III
High · Grades 06–12
498 reported students
Public schools near Cambria Heights Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School High · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–12 | 818 | 1 mi |
| York Early College Academy High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 596 | 1.3 mi |
| Queens Collegiate - a College Board School High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 711 | 1.4 mi |
| Hillside Arts & Letters Academy High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 414 | 1.4 mi |
| High School for Community Leadership High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 497 | 1.4 mi |
| Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 531 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cambria Heights Academy
What grades does Cambria Heights Academy serve?
Cambria Heights Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #29.
How many students attend Cambria Heights Academy?
Cambria Heights Academy reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cambria Heights Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 359 students and 31.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cambria Heights Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cambria Heights Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #29 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cambria Heights Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cambria Heights Academy in?
Cambria Heights Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #29, based in Queens Village, NY, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cambria Heights Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School (1 mi), York Early College Academy (1.3 mi), Queens Collegiate - a College Board School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.