- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Central Park East High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Park East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007900638
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park East High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #18 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park East High School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park East High School ranks #18 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007900638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Central Park East High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360007900638 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 13:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Central Park East High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Central Park East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 481
Central Park East High School
481 students
What this shows Central Park East High School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park East High School compares
Central Park East High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
African American 22.3%
Asian 11.0%
White 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Central Park East High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Central Park East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Park East High School
How many students attend Central Park East High School?
Central Park East High School has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park East High School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Park East High School?
75.0% of students at Central Park East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park East High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Park East High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park East High School?
Central Park East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central Park East High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park East High School ranks #18 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Central Park East High School, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.