CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL

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.

1573 MADISON AVE-RM 321
NEW YORK, NY 10029-3899
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CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 493 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
493
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 493 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.1%
Black or African American
26.4%
Asian
13.4%
White
5.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
64.1%
Male
35.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.