Cambria Heights Academy

Academic proficiency data was not available in this dataset. Based on available context, the school offers AP courses alongside STEM and world language instruction (Japanese and Spanish), with a program richness score of 70.7/100 — slightly below the district average. Class sizes average 23.1 students, identical to the district average, suggesting typical instructional flexibility.

This is where the school genuinely stands out. Parent satisfaction at 92% slightly exceeds the district average of 91%, but the trust metrics are extraordinary — 96% of parents trust teachers, 96% trust the principal, and 95% of teachers trust the principal. Teacher-to-teacher collegial trust hits 98%. Instruction quality as reported by teachers reaches 96%, well above the district average of 88%. Perhaps most notably, there were zero suspensions last year compared to a district average of 0.94% — a meaningful distinction for families prioritizing a constructive disciplinary environment.

The student body is predominantly Black (65%) with significant Hispanic representation (15%), Asian students at 11%, and a small White population at 2%. The diversity index of 59% reflects a school that isn't monolithic but shares demographic character with the Hollis neighborhood, which has a Black majority population. About 21% of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 62.1% indicates a substantial population facing economic challenges — though notably lower than areas with higher poverty rates.

Hollis is a quiet, residential section of southeastern Queens characterized by single-family homes, tree-canopied streets, and a neighborhood feel that many families prize. The median home value of $685,134 and homeownership rate of 53% suggest a stable, middle-class community. The poverty rate of just 8.7% is notably low for Queens. Safety scores are moderate (56.7 percentile), and the health environment scores well (84.3), though asthma rates are something families may want to note. The area scores lower on transit accessibility (42.9), meaning most families will drive or walk.

Given the lower transit score, most families likely drive or get dropped off. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly with sidewalks and crosswalks, but this isn't a walkable-from-subway location.