At a Glance
A small, arts-heavy high school in a quiet, stable neighborhood where parent-principal trust is exceptionally strong but teacher leadership trust lags
Families seeking a small high school with strong arts and robotics programs, particularly those interested in the specialized institutes. Best fits families who prioritize parent-school relationships (very high principal trust) and are willing to navigate competitive admissions for the performing or visual arts tracks. Parents should be aware of the teacher leadership tensions reflected in survey data and the lack of transparent academic performance metrics.
- Three specialized institutes with competitive admissions (Performing & Media Arts, Visual Arts, Cosmetology)
- 100/100 program richness score — unusually comprehensive offerings for a small school
- Exceptional parent-principal trust (96%)
- Strong arts programming including partnership with Queensborough Community College
- Very small enrollment (447) creates intimate feel
- No state test proficiency data available — parents can't easily benchmark academic performance
- Very low family survey response rate (3%) raises questions about how representative parent views are
- Teacher-principal trust is low (63%) — staff morale may be a concern
- Teacher instruction quality (82%) trails district average (88%)
- Low teacher collegial trust (65%) suggests potential workplace tension
- Students are predominantly from outside the immediate neighborhood — longer commutes likely
- Specialized institute admissions are competitive (16-33% offer rates)
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 29
District 29 includes several highly-rated charter schools (Success Academy Springfield Gardens at 95/100, Success Academy Rosedale at 91/100) alongside traditionalelementary schools. This high school doesn't have a comparable quality score, but the missing test data and low survey participation make positioning difficult. The peer schools listed are all elementary/middle, not high schools, so direct comparison is limited.
No state test proficiency data is available for this school, which limits direct comparison to district averages (ELA 57%, Math 54%). Class sizes match the district average at 23.1 students. The school offers AP courses and a rich slate of arts programs including band, choir, dance, theater, and a partnership with Queensborough Community College's Liberty Partnership program.
The survey data reveals a striking split: parents have extremely high trust in the principal (96%) and strong trust in teachers (92%), with 90% reporting satisfaction. But teachers tell a different story — only 63% trust the principal and 65% trust their colleagues, while instruction quality ratings (82%) fall below the district average (88%). The family survey response rate is notably low at 3% (17 responses), which may skew parent perceptions. With only 8 total suspensions, discipline appears manageable, but the low teacher engagement with leadership could signal underlying tension.
The student body is predominantly Black (69%) with significant Hispanic representation (18%), while the Cambria Heights neighborhood is largely white with high homeownership. This mismatch suggests the school draws from a broader geographic area — likely families seeking the specialized arts and STEM programs. Nearly 18% of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 67.8% indicates substantial poverty, even as the surrounding neighborhood shows only 5.4% poverty rates.
Cambria Heights is characterized by exceptional stability (98.85 percentile), high homeownership (86%), and a median home value near $600,000. It's not particularly transit-friendly (40th percentile) and has fewer families with children than average (14.6%). The safety score is moderate (69), and while the area is quiet and residential, families shouldn't expect the walkable, amenities-rich environment found in more urban parts of the borough.
The area is car-dependent with limited transit access — most families drive or get dropped off. The neighborhood is residential and quiet, suitable for students who don't need quick subway access.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 17 families responded (3% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Students explore and have the opportunity to focus on performing arts (instrumental and vocal music, theater, dance, and acting) or television media (set design, lighting, and graphic arts).
Program focuses on career preparation through hands-on experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, Mobile Apps, and Web Design and Visual Arts (drawing, illustration, fashion). With a major focus on hands on instruction, these programs prepare students for relevant college majors. Industry certification (Adobe Certified Associate), dual enrollment, and articulated college credit courses are included.
This program provides students with marketable skills to become licensed Cosmetologists and Barbers. Students prepare for State licensure (NOCTI Certification) with opportunities for internships, in-house, and advanced industry training Students study and prepare in a clinical lab setting, using mannequins and live models for manipulative practice. The program emphasizes communication, management, and entrepreneurship skills that enables students to open their own business towards a professional career or to pay for their college education.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Cambria Heights.
- What grades does Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School serve?
- Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School?
- Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School uses the Educational Option (Ed-Opt) method, ranking applicants across performance levels so seats go to a mix of abilities.
- Is Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School public, charter, or private?
- Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 29.
- What neighborhood is Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School in?
- Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School is in Cambria Heights, Queens.
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