Cambria Heights Academy vs Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambria Heights Academy
Hollis · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Cambria Heights Academy Hollis, New York | Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry Saint Albans, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,079 | #2073 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2352 of 16,910 | #39018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 359 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 22% |
| city | Hollis | Saint Albans |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambria Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 29.3).
- •Cambria Heights Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •Cambria Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 33%).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 79.9%).
- •Cambria Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is the larger school with 398 students compared with 359.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cambria Heights Academy better than Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
On the Success Index (US), Cambria Heights Academy ranks higher (73.9 vs 29.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cambria Heights Academy and Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hollis and Saint Albans in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambria Heights Academy: 359. Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambria Heights Academy and Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry rank in New York?
Cambria Heights Academy is 515th of 1,079 and Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is 2073rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).