Central Park East High School vs Heritage School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 247 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park East High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
481 students
Heritage School (The)
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students
| Measure | Central Park East High School New York, New York | Heritage School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #439 of 1,079 | #650 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1776 of 16,910 | #3129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 82% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 70.7).
- •Central Park East High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Central Park East High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Central Park East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 94.2%).
- •Heritage School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.5).
- •Central Park East High School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 223.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Park East High School better than Heritage School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park East High School ranks higher (76.8 vs 70.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Park East High School and Heritage School (The)?
About 247 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park East High School: 481. Heritage School (The): 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park East High School and Heritage School (The) rank in New York?
Central Park East High School is 439th of 1,079 and Heritage School (The) is 650th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).