Enrollment
359
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010106220
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambria Heights Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hollis · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambria Heights Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambria Heights Academy
Cambria Heights Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hollis, New York, enrolling 359 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 619 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #393.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Cambria Heights Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cambria Heights Academy compares
Cambria Heights Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Hollis on the city page.
Is Cambria Heights Academy a good school?
Cambria Heights Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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