Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School serves 324 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School's student population of 324 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School is 0.46, 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
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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
How many students attend Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School?
324 students attend Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School?
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School offer ?
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School part of?
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School is part of Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School District.
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