Central Park East High School serves 507 students in grades 9-12.
Central Park East High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Park East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Central Park East High School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Central Park East High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Park East High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
18%
10%

Hispanic
49%
29%

Black
20%
16%

White
8%
41%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Park East High School's ranking?
Central Park East High School is ranked #36 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Park East High School?
The graduation rate of Central Park East High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Central Park East High School?
507 students attend Central Park East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Central Park East High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Park East High School?
Central Park East High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Park East High School offer ?
Central Park East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Park East High School part of?
Central Park East High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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