Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights (29Q243) 
207- 01 116 AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11411, Queens
Phone: 718-723-7301
Hours: 8:50am - 3:39pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://www.ihpch.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q243/
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School Leader: Gareth Robinson (grobins3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Simone Robinson Ross (srobinsonross@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kyla Stock (kstock2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Chrishelle Thorpe (cthorpe@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: William Maier (wmaier@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
The Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights (IHPCH) is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in healthcare and other fields. Our school combines rigorous academics with specialized training in healthcare fields, offering a unique pathway for students interested in pursuing professions that make a difference in people's lives. IHPCH is a member of the NY Performance Standards Consortium and uses state-approved alternatives to most Regents Exams and is partnered with Northwell Health, Hofstra University, Centers Healthcare, NYC Outward Bound Schools, and EL Education. All students take comprehensive coursework in biology, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, providing a strong foundation for students pursuing healthcare careers. This coursework culminates with the opportunity to earn certification as an CNA, EMT, or Pharmacy Tech.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 91%
Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), Project-based Learning, Crew (Advisory) for all students, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), College and Career Planning in Crew
Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Uniform
School Features:
Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
November 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Open House 
- November 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am Open House
- November 20, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Benjamin Franklin High School for Finance & Information Technology (29Q313)
Health, Art, Robotics, and Technology High School (29Q498)
Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights (29Q243)
Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet High School (29Q492)
Programs
Health Professions
In addition to four years of English, social studies, mathematics, and science, students may be selected into the highly competitive EMT-B or Pre-Nursing courses. To earn NYS EMT-B certification, students must pass all of their required classes, the NYS Health Occupations Core Curriculum, and the EMT-B exam to be certified. For EMT-B only, students must be 18 by May of their senior year to be eligible.
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 66.90%
Black 70.80%
Hispanic 11.90%
White 0.60%
Other 9.30%
White 45.90%
Other 16.30%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 42 (95%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (83%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (17%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Physical Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (94%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (6%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources