HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY with about 456 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 23 teachers, HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

The HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, located in Cambria Heights, Queens, is a specialized institution dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with intensive creative exploration. As a magnet school, it serves students who are passionate about the intersection of intellectual inquiry and artistic expression, offering programs designed to cultivate both critical thinking and technical proficiency in various fields of study.

The school’s curriculum is structured to support aspiring artists and scholars alike, often featuring specialized pathways that allow students to hone their skills in visual arts, performing arts, or humanities-based disciplines. By fostering a culture of creativity and academic discipline, the HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL aims to prepare its diverse student body for competitive post-secondary opportunities, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to excel in both university settings and professional creative industries.

For more information, contact HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 978-2135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

207-01 116TH AVE
CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411
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HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY with about 456 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 456 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HUMANITIES AND ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.6%
Hispanic/Latino
13.6%
Asian
4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
White
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
55.9%
Male
44.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.