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Cambria Heights Academy

DBN 29Q326  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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At Cambria Heights Academy, we believe that students need to build confidence and expertise in cutting-edge technologies and new media in order to achieve success in the 21st century. Thus, we utilize technology as a learning tool and provide individualized academic plans for all students. Our graduating seniors will be creative thinkers who can comfortably navigate the ever-changing world of technology.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Queens students or residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to Queens students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 27% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 27% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 356 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 188-04 91St Avenue, Hollis NY 11423 (40.711857, -73.771196)
    Subway N/A
    Website www.nycacademy.org
    Graduation Rate 73.2%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 58.0%
    College Career Rate 50.7%
    Pct Stu Safe 76.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 405
    Attendance Rate 87.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 424
    SAT Math 418
    SAT Writing 411
    Total Enrollment 405
    Female 53.0% (215)
    Male 46.9% (190)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 6.4% (26)
    Black 76.3% (309)
    Hispanic 10.1% (41)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    CTE program(s) in: Software Engineering/Computer Science

    iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

    Software Engineering is a required course at our school

    Software Engineering Program (SEP), Robotics, Graphic Design, Digital Textiles, Junior/Senior Internships, CUNY College Now, Media and Study Center

    Regents Prep, Structured Lunch, Office Hours, Advisory, Enrichment, Online Gradebook; Arts Immersion Experience

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP World History

    Bus

    Q1, Q110, Q17, Q2, Q3, Q36, Q43, Q76, Q77, Q83, X64, X68

    Addtl Info1

    Internships; Saturday Programs; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    Art, Basketball, Bowling, Chess, Chorus, Dance, Environmental, New Media, Digital Music, Robotics, Music Production, Step Team, Student Government, Theater, Track, Yearbook

    School Sports

    Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Track

    Programs
    • Cambria Heights Academy
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro Q
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes French, Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Jamaica
        Shared Space
        Campus Name
        Building Code Q799
        Phone Number 718-776-2815
        Fax Number 718-776-2818
        School Email Ms.Medina@nycacademy.org
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:20am
        End Time 2:40pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball, Bowling
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track
        Psal Sports Coed Double Dutch
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description
        Codes Q44A
        Seats 10 Yes-10
        Primary Address Line 1 188-04 91st Avenue
        City Hollis
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.712
        Lng -73.771
        Zip 11,423
        # Grade 9 129
        # Grade 10 100
        # Grade 11 97
        # Grade 12 79
        ELA Takers 77
        ELA Level 1 35.1% (27)
        ELA Level 2 48.1% (37)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 16.9% (13)
        Math Takers 75
        Math Level 1 56.0% (42)
        Math Level 2 37.3% (28)
        Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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