Central Park East High School (04M555)

1573 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029, Manhattan
Phone: 212-860-5929
Email: msegura@cpe-hs.org
Hours: 9:00am - 3:25pm
Principal: Mayra Messi
School Website: https://www.centralparkeasths.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/04M555/
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Subway: 2, 3 to 110th St-Central Park North; 6 to 103rd St
Bus: BxM11, BxM2, BxM3, BxM4, M1, M101, M102, M103, M106, M116, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M4, M96, M98
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Program Details
Central Park East (M86A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 66% of seats.
  • For the remaining 34% of seats, all students will be considered.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
490
503
505
    Grade 12 Students
122
127
128
    Grade 11 Students
123
121
128
    Grade 10 Students
125
122
126
    Grade 9 Students
120
133
123
Avg. Class Size
26.5
28.1
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 9
<5 / 11
Attendance %
96%
95%
Graduation %
100%
100%
99%
College %
85%
89%
91%
Central Park East (M86A)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
    DIA:
  SWD:
    DIA:
Offer Prediction:
1,388 / 98 (14.16)
64
150 / 27 (5.56)
17

Offers
(G1)#2D to (G1)#4F
(G1)#A1 to (G1)#C8
(G1)#9C to (G1)#EB
(G2)#C6 to (G3)#00
1,358 / 100 (13.58)
66
155 / 25 (6.20)
?

Offers - Waitlist
1,522 / 89 (17.10)
58
180 / 26 (6.92)
?

Offers
About the School

Central Park East HS reflects NYC's cultural diversity. Our rigorous academic program provides a wide range of college preparatory and AP courses that prepare our students for the most competitive colleges and universities. Students engage in college access workshops through our four year College Seminar Program, which culminates in a senior internship. In addition to required coursework, students participate in academic enrichment programs that provide SAT prep, mentoring, and college access opportunities. Students build community through our Peer Mentoring program, and a variety of extra-curricular clubs, athletics, and leadership opportunities. We are deeply committed to our students' academic, social and emotional well-being.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 66% of seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Research, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Uncredited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Dance, Fitness, Soccer
Clubs
Anime Club, Art Club, Badminton Club, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Class of Consciousness Club, Computer Coding, Dance, Debate Club, Digital Media & Film, Environmental Green Team, Fashion Club, French Club, Futures and Options Internship Program, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls, Girls Who Code Club, Girls Who Crush Rock Climbing, Glamour Gals Community Service, High School Law Institute, I-Choose, Inc., International Travel Club, Korean Culture Club, Minds Matter, Model UN, Mt. Sinai Hospital MedDocs Program, Muslim Student Association, National Honor Society, Opportunity Network, PeerTutoring Program, Photography, Red Cross Club, School Newspaper (Madison Times), Science Lab Technician Club, SEO Scholars, Soccer Club, Student Government Association, The Brotherhood/SisterSol, Volleyball Club, Yearbook Club
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.43%
Academic Engagement 
  73.69%
Safety 
  87.38%
Bully Prevention 
  84.00%
Inclusivity 
  92.50%
Mental Support 
  79.00%
Environment 
  71.88%
Post-School Support 
  86.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  94.60%
School Satisfaction 
  98.25%
Student Behavior 
  88.00%
Student Support 
  96.43%
School Leadership 
  97.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  98.00%
Instructional Development 
  96.40%
Post-School Support 
  97.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.67%
Teacher Support 
  89.00%
Safety 
  96.00%
School Community 
  78.22%
School Leadership 
  95.63%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  72
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  74
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  94.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  530
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  533
Postsecondary
2-Year College 8.30%
4-Year College 76.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.80%
Unknown 14.30%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 42.44%
Female 57.36%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  1.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  76.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 14.50%
Black 22.90%
Hispanic 54.10%
White 6.70%
Other 1.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 67.60%
Other 32.40%
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