Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Park East High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Park East High School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Park East High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park East High School is 0.58, 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
#1274 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park East High School's ranking?
Park East High School is ranked #1274 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Park East High School often compared to?
Park East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan Center For Science & Mathematics by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park East High School?
The graduation rate of Park East High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Park East High School?
384 students attend Park East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Park East High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park East High School?
Park East High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park East High School offer ?
Park East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park East High School part of?
Park East High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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