INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
462 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Institute for Health Professionals at Cambria Heights (IHPCH) is a specialized educational institution located in Queens, New York, dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in the healthcare industry. The school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with vocational training, specifically designed to equip students with the clinical skills, medical knowledge, and professional certifications necessary to thrive in high-demand health fields. By emphasizing both classroom theory and practical, hands-on experience, the institute seeks to bridge the gap between secondary education and professional medical practice.
Beyond its technical focus, the IHPCH aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes professional ethics, patient care, and community service. The school typically serves students who are interested in pursuing paths such as nursing, medical assisting, or other allied health professions immediately upon graduation. Through its partnerships and specialized coursework, the institute plays a significant role in the local Cambria Heights community by developing a pipeline of qualified, career-ready graduates prepared to meet the evolving needs of the modern healthcare workforce.
Beyond its technical focus, the IHPCH aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes professional ethics, patient care, and community service. The school typically serves students who are interested in pursuing paths such as nursing, medical assisting, or other allied health professions immediately upon graduation. Through its partnerships and specialized coursework, the institute plays a significant role in the local Cambria Heights community by developing a pipeline of qualified, career-ready graduates prepared to meet the evolving needs of the modern healthcare workforce.
462
Total Students
45.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 72 |
| Black | 296 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Two or More | 39 |
| American Indian | 13 |
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Black296 (64.1 %)
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Hispanic72 (15.6 %)
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Two or More39 (8.4 %)
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Asian38 (8.2 %)
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American Indian13 (2.8 %)
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White4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 |
| Phone: | (718)723-7301 |
| Website: | http://www.ihpch.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 462 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 361 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
122
Grade 10
95
Grade 11
130
Grade 12
115
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 122 |
| Grade 10 | 95 |
| Grade 11 | 130 |
| Grade 12 | 115 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 316 | 68.4% |
| Male | 146 | 31.6% |
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