ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,038 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th 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 93 teachers, ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL, located at 2021 Bergen Street in Brooklyn, is part of the well-known Achievement First network, which operates a group of high-performing, non-profit charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The school serves students in the Brownsville community with a mission rooted in closing the achievement gap. By providing a rigorous academic program and fostering a strong, structured school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for success in middle and high school but for long-term achievement in college and beyond.

The school is characterized by its high expectations for both academics and character development. The educational model typically emphasizes extended school days, a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, and an intentional effort to cultivate the habits of mind necessary for academic persistence. By leveraging a community-focused approach in the Brownsville area, Achievement First Brownsville seeks to provide families with a high-quality public school alternative that focuses on data-driven instruction and personalized support to ensure every student meets ambitious academic benchmarks.

For more information, contact ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL at (347) 471-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.