Cambria Heights Academy (29Q326)

188-04 91 AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11423, Queens
Phone: 718-736-7320
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.nycacademy.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q326/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Melissa Menake (mmenake@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Marva Ottley (mottley@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Cheyenne Gaynor (cgaynor7@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Cheyenne Gaynor (cgaynor7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Andrew Lotosky (alotosky@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Cambria Heights Academy (29Q326) is a small, Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school dedicated to 21st Century education, with all students admitted to a Software Engineering program that can lead to a CTE diploma. The school's course offerings include a strong focus on computer science, with programs in coding, [more]
Academic Score
  47.21%  (ranked #247 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  80.62%  (ranked #187 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

Cambria Heights Academy is a small, CTE high school dedicated to 21st Century education. Our CTE program in computer science builds expertise in coding, website development, and graphic design. Our Future Ready NYC track in Cybersecurity exposes students to early college courses starting in 10th grade, Career-Connected Instruction, Work-Based Learning [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: WBL/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM : WBL/Internship placements (paid and unpaid) are with our partnership organizations and through Future Ready NYC. All students are required to complete an internship by 12th grade, COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS: SUNY Old Westbury, SUNY Farmingdale, Queens College, & York College, ADVISORY (Required 9-12) : All students take advisory during [more]

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per [more]

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Italian
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Table Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Double Dutch
PSAL Team
Cambria Heights Academy
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Soccer, Table Tennis
Clubs
ACTIVITIES Anime Club, and Office Hours SCHOOL SPORTS Cheerleading, Art Club, Bowling, Chess, Dance, Debate Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Indoor Track PSAL SPORTS - BOYS Basketball, Indoor Track [more]
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, General Visual Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Theater Making/Performance, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
At Cambria Heights Academy, we believe in offering all our students multiple opportunities to engage in the arts. We offer a rigorous graphic design sequence where participating students are able to earn college credits from SUNY Farmingdale. Most of our course offerings are digital, such as music production, film production, [more]
Programs & Offers
Cambria Heights Academy(Q44A)
Computer Science & Technology

All students are admitted into our software engineering program and after completing the necessary coursework have the option of graduating with a CTE diploma in addition to a high school diploma.

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
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:60 / 68 (0.88)88 / 68 (1.29)
SWD applicants/seats:24 / 13 (1.85)25 / 13 (1.92)
Rank Avg: 6.585.92
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
356
360
350
    Grade 12 Students
82
84
90
    Grade 11 Students
85
88
82
    Grade 10 Students
96
90
88
    Grade 9 Students
93
98
90
Avg. Class Size
26.6
27.8
26.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.2
12.3
13.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
17 / 76 / 5
27 / 61 / 14
14 / 48 / 7
Attendance %
88%
87%
Graduation %
89%
92%
College %
66%
66%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
598 (84) / 81
78
581 (113) / 81
103
554 (110) / 81
116

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 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.50%
Academic Engagement 
  67.27%
Safety 
  71.75%
Bully Prevention 
  66.13%
Inclusivity 
  79.73%
Mental Support 
  73.88%
Environment 
  66.00%
Post-School Support 
  80.10%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  85.00%
School Satisfaction 
  89.25%
Student Behavior 
  57.00%
Student Support 
  93.13%
School Leadership 
  94.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.20%
Instructional Development 
  89.56%
Post-School Support 
  94.17%
Family Responses 51% responded
Education 
  86.50%
Teacher Support 
  86.83%
Safety 
  85.67%
School Community 
  64.88%
School Leadership 
  87.10%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  79.00%

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. %
  90.60%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  52
Impact Score
  0.51
Performance Score
  0.51
College Aptitude
CCR
  39.30%
SAT Math
  400
SAT R/W
  422
Postsecondary
2-Year College 32.90%
4-Year College 33.00%
Unknown 34.10%

View Full Academic Data:

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 64.00%
Female 36.00%
English Language Learners:
  8.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  74.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 10.40%
Black 64.30%
Hispanic 20.50%
White 0.80%
Other 4.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 35.70%
White 46.40%
Other 17.90%

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
  20.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  14.20%
Students with SC
  1.10%
Has all programs
  71.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  12.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  83.3
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  79.00%

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 Services65 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)7 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School10 (91%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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
  50
Regents Algebra I
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.9
ELL Progress
  66

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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