New YorkSchoolsBROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL

BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL

PublicRegularCharterGrades 012
BROOKLYN, New York · BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students951
Student:Teacher15.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
951
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
90%+31.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 0–12 in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 951 students. It is part of the BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictBROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11212
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360096606069

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment951
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.7%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian91.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
0.3%
Asian
91.2%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)