- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hollis, NY
Cambria Heights Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cambria Heights Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010106220
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambria Heights Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hollis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambria Heights Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambria Heights Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hollis, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cambria Heights Academy held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360010106220 · Hollis, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 11.6:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Cambria Heights Academy held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cambria Heights Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 359
Cambria Heights Academy
359 students
What this shows Cambria Heights Academy reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambria Heights Academy compares
Cambria Heights Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
White 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Cambria Heights Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Cambria Heights Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambria Heights Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambria Heights Academy
How many students attend Cambria Heights Academy?
Cambria Heights Academy has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hollis, NY. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambria Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambria Heights Academy is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambria Heights Academy?
68.0% of students at Cambria Heights Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambria Heights Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cambria Heights Academy is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Hollis, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambria Heights Academy?
Cambria Heights Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cambria Heights Academy rank among public schools in Hollis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambria Heights Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hollis, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Cambria Heights Academy, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.