Central Park East High School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 4 · Grades 9-12
249th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 78%▼ Declining
Central Park East High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Park East High School 249th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 78% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2022 to 78th in 2025 — declining.
Central Park East High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Central Park East High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 489 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.4% | 54.0% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| Black | 25.3% | 22.7% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 13.3% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 7.0% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Central Park East High School
Typical home value $744K in zip 10029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Central Park East High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Edward A Reynolds West Side High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.1 mi away753rd of 1,137
ELA 48% · Math 52% - 3Heritage School (The)New York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.2 mi away840th of 1,137
ELA 73% · Math 18% - 1Esperanza Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away1,053rd of 1,137
ELA 32% · Math 29% - 9Park East High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away115th of 1,137
ELA 83% · Math 88% - 1Opportunity Charter SchoolOpportunity Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,123rd of 1,137
ELA 23% · Math 17% - 2Innovation Charter High SchoolInnovation Charter High School · 0.7 mi away · charter951st of 1,137
ELA 58% · Math 19% - 1Wadleigh Perf and Visual ArtsNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.7 mi away1,034th of 1,137
ELA 40% · Math 24% - 1Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.7 mi away1,078th of 1,137
ELA 33% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Park East High School in?
Central Park East High School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 4 district in New York, New York.
Is Central Park East High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Park East High School 249th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Central Park East High School?
Hispanic 54%, Black 23%, Asian 13%, White 7% (489 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Park East High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10029 is $744K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.