Central Park East High School: admissions and school facts
Central Park East High School (DBN 04M555) is a New York City public high school in East Harlem South, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 1138 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 1138
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 90%
- Students
- 480
- Applicants per seat
- 14
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
ScreenedM86A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
98 seats · 1388 applicants · 14 per seat
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 social-emotional learning and college access workshops through our four year SEL and College Access 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.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (12): Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Pre-Calculus, Research, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Anime Club, Art 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, Fashion Club, French Club, Futures and Options Internship Program, Girls Who Crush Rock Climbing, Girls Who Code Club, Glamour Gals Community Service, Girls, Inc, High School Law Institute, I-Choose, International Travel Club, Korean Culture Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Minds Matter, Model UN, 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
Students
- Girls
- 54%
- English language learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Economic need index
- 79%
- Asian
- 10%
- Black
- 23%
- Hispanic
- 58%
- White
- 6%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 94%
- Rigorous instruction
- 68%
- Supportive environment
- 74%
- Family and community ties
- 79%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1573 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029
- Neighborhood
- East Harlem South
- 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
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:25 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Central Park East High School?
Central Park East High School admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Central Park East High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 14 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Central Park East High School?
The average SAT was 1138 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Central Park East High School?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 90% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Central Park East High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1573 Madison Avenue, Manhattan. 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.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are