INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS

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.
464
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic58
Black327
Asian33
Two or More34
American Indian7
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    327 (70.5%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (12.5%)
  • Two or More
    34 (7.3%)
  • Asian
    33 (7.1%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.5%)
  • White
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
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: 464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 361
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Grade 9 106
Grade 10 118
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9106
Grade 10118
Grade 11121
Grade 12119
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31367.5%
Male15132.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)