Enrollment
481
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007900638
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park East High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park East High School
Central Park East High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 847 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside Central Park East High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Park East High School compares
Central Park East High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Central Park East High School a good school?
Central Park East High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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