Top Rankings
Canarsie Ascend Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 857 students in Canarsie Ascend Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Canarsie Ascend Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (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
857 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canarsie Ascend Charter School District, which is ranked #239 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.
Overall District Rank
#227 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
31%
% Black
89%
15%
% 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 $21,753 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Spending
$19 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$21,753
$32,283
Best Canarsie Ascend Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9719 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Gr: K-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canarsie Ascend Charter School District?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 857 students.
What is the rank of Canarsie Ascend Charter School District?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School District is ranked #239 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canarsie Ascend Charter School District?
89% of Canarsie Ascend Charter School District students are Black, 6% 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 Canarsie Ascend Charter School District?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Canarsie Ascend Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,753 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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