Cambria Heights Academy (29Q326)

188-04 91St 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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About

Cambria Heights Academy is a small, CTE high school with a rigorous computer science program that builds students' expertise in coding, website development, and graphic design. In addition to our software engineering program, we utilize technology as a learning tool across the disciplines in all content areas. Our personalized advisory program provides ongoing academic and social-emotional support, and our graduating seniors are creative thinkers who can comfortably navigate the ever-changing world of technology.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: CHA UNIFORM/DRESS CODE: Students must follow the CHA dress code each day which is a key part of our school culture., D16ADVISORY (Required 9-12) : All students take advisory during all four years of their high school experience. Advisories provide a strong home-school connection and much needed social emotional support., FutureReadyNYC: FutureReady NYC Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst), INTERNSHIP PROGRAM : Internship placements are with our partnership organizations and occur outside of our school building in the community in which we live. All students are required to complete an internship by 12th grade.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, FutureReadyNYC School, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

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

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]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
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 Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
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, Mi Gente, Open Library, Soccer, Student Government, Table Tennis
Art
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, and photography. We also offer chorus, introduction to music, theatre, and drawing electives.
Programs
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
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:88 / 68 (1.29)81 / 68 (1.19)
SWD applicants/seats:25 / 13 (1.92)29 / 13 (2.23)
Rank Avg: 5.92
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
360
350
362
    Grade 12 Students
84
90
89
    Grade 11 Students
88
82
92
    Grade 10 Students
90
88
79
    Grade 9 Students
98
90
102
Avg. Class Size
27.8
26.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
27 / 61 / 14
14 / 48 / 7
7 / 47 / 4
Attendance %
88%
87%
86%
Graduation %
89%
92%
88%
College %
66%
66%
75%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
581 (113) / 81
103
554 (110) / 81
116
547 / 81
104

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.14%
Academic Engagement 
  71.54%
Safety 
  76.13%
Bully Prevention 
  66.63%
Inclusivity 
  86.50%
Mental Support 
  76.44%
Environment 
  68.50%
Post-School Support 
  85.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.00%
School Satisfaction 
  91.50%
Student Behavior 
  63.13%
Student Support 
  92.81%
School Leadership 
  92.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.00%
Instructional Development 
  94.20%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  87.56%
Teacher Support 
  88.29%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  75.00%
School Leadership 
  91.75%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  82.67%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 63.90%
Female 36.10%
English Language Learners:
  11.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  69.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 9.20%
Black 63.60%
Hispanic 21.10%
White 0.60%
Other 5.50%
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 
  82.67%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services45 (73%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Hearing Education Services0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)7 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy30 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (67%)
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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