Serving 799 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School's student population of 799 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
85%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School often compared to?
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Charter School, Success Charter School-flatbush by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School?
799 students attend Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School?
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School offer ?
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School part of?
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School is part of Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District.
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