BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL
BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,395 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 11th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 108 teachers, BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL, located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, is part of the Ascend Learning network, a charter school organization known for its focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. The school serves students in grades K–8 and utilizes a "liberal arts" instructional approach, which emphasizes critical thinking, robust literacy development, and a culture of high academic expectations. Their model is designed to prepare students for competitive secondary education and ultimately four-year college success, prioritizing structured classroom environments and a clear, character-based code of conduct.
Beyond core academics, Brooklyn Ascend places a strong emphasis on student agency and community values. The school employs a mission-driven culture that encourages students to take ownership of their learning while benefiting from a consistent pedagogical framework across all grades. By integrating a blend of traditional instruction with modern academic standards, the school aims to provide a high-quality educational alternative for families in the Brownsville community who are seeking a disciplined and academically challenging environment for their children.
For more information, contact BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 907-9150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
http://www.ascendlearning.org
BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,395 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE - District:
- BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 1,395
- Teachers:
- 108
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,395 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- White
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.