[7] In 2010, the Central Dauphin School District applied for and was awarded a $2,099,888 grant, by the state and federal government.

The Transformation process specifies that the administration use of rigorous, transparent, and equitable evaluation systems for teachers and principals, high-quality professional development and design and development of curriculum with teacher and principal involvement.

The school qualified for the grant due to the chronic low student achievement.

[8][9] Central Dauphin East's music program consists of four bands,[10] five choirs,[11] and two orchestras.

Central Dauphin East High School offers a variety of extracurricular programs including: clubs, activities and sports.