Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights (29Q243)

207-01 116th Avenue, Queens, NY 11411, Queens
Phone: 718-723-7301
Hours: 8:50am - 3:39pm
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: College and Career Planning in Crew, Project-based Learning, Crew (Advisory) for all students, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), 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, 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
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Biology (CPCC), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Campus Magnet
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)
Art
The Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights offers both visual arts and music courses. In visual arts, students examine both health and social issues from current events to create works to bring awareness of these issues to the attention of the public. Through real world applicable projects, we create videos, comics, brochures, board games, and street art along with classical artistic skills such as drawing from observation. In Music, our students examine the fundamentals of Music Theory while relating them to their favorite songs. Utilizing these skills, students embark on learning how to play the piano while composing their own original songs. The Institute offers avenues for the study of art through our English, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics classes at each grade level through our interdisciplinary approach. From using Art and Engineering to craft their own designed objects in Physics to building representation of bridges in Geometry, students are exposed to a variety of art forms. Artistic expression is also available to students through a variety of clubs, including Art, Photography, a K-Pop dance class, a Dance team, and a Step team
Programs
Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights(Q59A)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:72 / 90 (0.80)68 / 90 (0.76)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 18 (0.39)6 / 18 (0.33)
Rank Avg: 5.69
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
462
474
467
    Grade 12 Students
121
120
115
    Grade 11 Students
120
108
128
    Grade 10 Students
116
126
97
    Grade 9 Students
105
120
127
Avg. Class Size
27.4
28.2
27.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.4
13.1
12.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 7
7 / 28 / 5
5 / 22 / 2
Attendance %
87%
86%
Graduation %
91%
86%
College %
52%
67%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
416 (79) / 108
132
392 (74) / 108
0

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)
Student Responses 62% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.17%
Academic Engagement 
  67.55%
Safety 
  71.88%
Bully Prevention 
  68.13%
Inclusivity 
  80.36%
Mental Support 
  72.75%
Environment 
  69.50%
Post-School Support 
  79.10%
Teacher Responses 71% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.00%
School Satisfaction 
  82.00%
Student Behavior 
  64.44%
Student Support 
  93.73%
School Leadership 
  89.87%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.60%
Instructional Development 
  89.94%
Post-School Support 
  99.33%
Family Responses 18% responded
Education 
  86.88%
Teacher Support 
  81.50%
Safety 
  79.33%
School Community 
  62.88%
School Leadership 
  81.50%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  91.70%
CC Regents
  70
Impact Score
  0.57
Performance Score
  0.55
College Aptitude
CCR
  50.80%
SAT Math
  399
SAT R/W
  438
Postsecondary
2-Year College 5.90%
4-Year College 63.90%
Unknown 30.20%

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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

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 33.10%
Female 66.90%
English Language Learners:
  6.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  11.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  71.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.40%
Black 70.80%
Hispanic 11.90%
White 0.60%
Other 9.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 37.80%
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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  9.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  7.20%
Students with SC
  0.60%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  83.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  92.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services42 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (83%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (17%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (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)
Regents English
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  71.4
ELL Progress
  83

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

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