ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
1,057
Total Students
79.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic177
Black841
Asian12
Two or More8
American Indian9
Pacific Islander6
  • Black
    841 (79.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    177 (16.7 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.6 %)
  • White
    4 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (347)471-2600
Website: http://www.achievementfirst.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 591
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 95
Grade 6 86
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 95
Grade 9 93
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 103
Grade 12 93
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten41
Grade 157
Grade 271
Grade 363
Grade 469
Grade 595
Grade 686
Grade 786
Grade 895
Grade 993
Grade 10103
Grade 11103
Grade 1293
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51248.4%
Male54551.6%
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