CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL

1573 MADISON AVE-RM 321
NEW YORK, NY 10029

www.centralparkeasths.org

481 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Park East High School (CPEHS), located in East Harlem, is a small, public high school known for its progressive educational philosophy and focus on personalized learning. As a member of the New York Performance Standards Consortium, the school emphasizes project-based assessment rather than reliance on standardized testing. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills through research papers, oral presentations, and long-term academic projects, which foster a deep, inquiry-based approach to the curriculum.

The school is defined by a tight-knit, supportive community that prioritizes strong relationships between staff and students. By maintaining a smaller student body, CPEHS is able to offer a more intimate environment where students are known individually, promoting both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to social justice and democratic participation, Central Park East High School seeks to prepare its students not only for college success but also to be active, thoughtful, and engaged citizens in their communities.

481

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	273
Black	107
Asian	53
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
273 (56.9%)
Black
107 (22.3%)
Asian
53 (11.0%)
White
36 (7.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
Phone:	(212)860-5929
Website:	http://www.centralparkeasths.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 124

Grade 10 128

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 115