COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS

COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 690 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS (CHAH) is a secondary school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is notable for its close partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. This collaboration integrates health-focused programming into the curriculum, offering students unique exposure to medical, wellness, and social service career pathways through mentorships, internships, and specialized health-related workshops.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, striving to foster a supportive environment that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body. By blending rigorous core academics with a mission centered on health and civic engagement, CHAH aims to prepare students not only for post-secondary education but also to become proactive, informed members of their community. The school’s small-school structure is designed to promote strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, ensuring personalized attention throughout the middle and high school years.

For more information, contact COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS at (212) 342-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.