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Apply today and join Ascend this fall: All are welcome!

Ascend Charter Schools are free, public, and open to all, serving more than 5,000 students across 17 public elementary, middle, and high schools in Brooklyn.

In 2024–2025, Ascend Charter School students achieved record-breaking proficiency and growth on New York State assessments—earning us a place in the top 10% of schools across New York.

We're love to have your family join us for the 2026-2027 school year: Apply here.

Questions? Contact enroll@ascendlearning.org or call/text 347-227-6070.

Assistance is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Ascend News and Notes

Key Dates for the 2026–2027 School Year at Ascend Charter Schools
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At Ascend, strong student outcomes come from consistent preparation, thoughtful planning, and high-quality learning experiences throughout the year. As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, our academic calendar...

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Ascend Charter Schools was recently featured on NBC New York’s New York Live, where host Lauren Scala visited one of our schools to see our classrooms in action. In the segment,...

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Explore our High School Course Catalogue—and apply today for Fall 2026
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As a parent, you want a high school that challenges your child, supports them, and prepares them to embrace a life of boundless choice after graduation. At Brooklyn Ascend High School...

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Canarsie Ascend Lower School's "Fastest Kid in the World" Meets Usain Bolt
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Celebrating Ascend's USATF "Male Athlete of the Year" Recipient Last year, Benjamin, "BJ" Cartwright, a third grader at Canarsie Ascend Lower School, made headlines after earning the title of the “Fastest...

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