Central Park East High School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 4
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
249th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 78%▼ Declining
1573 MADISON AVE-RM 321, New York, NY 10029
(212)860-5929NCES ID 360007900638Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 489 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.4% | 54.0% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Black | 29.0% | 22.7% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 13.3% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $744K in zip 10029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central Park East High School
- #753Edward A Reynolds West Side High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.1 mi away753rd of 1,137
ELA 48% ▼42 · Math 52% ▼12Compare - #840Heritage School (The)New York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.2 mi away840th of 1,137
ELA 73% ▼17 · Math 18% ▼46Compare - #1053Esperanza Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away1,053rd of 1,137
ELA 32% ▼58 · Math 29% ▼35Compare - #115Park East High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away115th of 1,137
ELA 83% ▼7 · Math 88% ▲24Compare - #1123Opportunity Charter SchoolOpportunity Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,123rd of 1,137
ELA 23% ▼67 · Math 17% ▼47Compare - #951Innovation Charter High SchoolInnovation Charter High School · 0.7 mi away · charter951st of 1,137
ELA 58% ▼32 · Math 19% ▼45Compare - #1034Wadleigh Perf and Visual ArtsNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.7 mi away1,034th of 1,137
ELA 40% ▼50 · Math 24% ▼40Compare - #1078Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.7 mi away1,078th of 1,137
ELA 33% ▼57 · Math 22% ▼42Compare
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.