Central Dauphin East High School is a large, urban, public high school located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is one of two high schools operated by the Central Dauphin School District. In 2015, enrollment was reported as 1,357 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 56% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 17% of pupils received special education services, while 2.2% of pupils were identified as gifted. The school employed 112 teachers.