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/43006
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/04M555/HS/
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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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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), 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 Club, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee
Activities
Anime Club, Badminton Club, Black Student Union, The Brotherhood/SisterSol, Chess Club, Class of Consciousness Club, Computer Coding, Dance, Debate Club, Digital Media & Film, Environmental Green Team, Frisbee Club, Futures and Options Internship Program, Girls Who Crush Rock Climbing, Glamour Gals Community Service, Girls, Inc., High School Law Institute, International Travel Club, Korean Culture Club, LGBTQ+ Club, Minds Matter, Mural/Art Club, Mt. Sinai Hospital MedDocs Program, Muslim Student Association, National Honor Society, Opportunity Network, PeerTutoring Program, Photography, School Newspaper (Madison Times), SEO Scholars, Student Government Association, Red Cross Club, Science Lab Technician Club, Soccer Club, Volleyball Club, Yearbook Club
Programs
Central Park East(M86A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • 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
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
503
505
    Grade 12 Students
127
128
    Grade 11 Students
121
128
    Grade 10 Students
122
126
    Grade 9 Students
133
123
Avg. Class Size
28.1
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 9
<5 / 11
Attendance %
96%
95%
Graduation %
100%
99%
College %
89%
91%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
4,324 (1,508) / 125
199
4,540 / 115
196
Central Park East (M86A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
DIA Seats:
Non-DIA Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

1,358 / 100 (13.58)
66
34
155 / 25 (6.20)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.86%
Academic Engagement 
  66.83%
Safety 
  85.44%
Bully Prevention 
  77.88%
Inclusivity 
  91.60%
Mental Support 
  74.20%
Environment 
  73.36%
Post-School Support 
  86.11%
Teacher Responses - 85% responded
Academic Rigor 
  89.00%
School Satisfaction 
  89.00%
Student Behavior 
  79.44%
Student Support 
  89.00%
School Leadership 
  90.13%
Instructional Clarity 
  81.00%
Instructional Development 
  89.00%
Post-School Support 
  94.38%
Family Responses - 48% responded
Education 
  97.38%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  87.89%
School Leadership 
  96.73%
Post-School Support 
  97.50%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 40.40%
Female 59.20%
Other 0.40%
English Language Learners:
  2.00%
Students with IEPs:
  21.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  75.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 14.10%
Black 23.50%
Hispanic 51.90%
White 7.20%
Other 3.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 67.60%
Other 32.40%
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