For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 951 students in Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
951 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District, which is ranked #401 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#389 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
78%
Graduation Rate
77%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.73
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
87%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $36,304 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
Spending
$35 MM
$90,091 MM
Spending / Student
$36,304
$36,024
Best Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Gr: 2-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District?
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 951 students.
What is the rank of Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District?
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District is ranked #401 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District?
87% of Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District?
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,304 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
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