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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.

There is still time to 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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The Ascend Difference

We are Brooklyn’s premier K-12 charter network, graduating high-achieving students who have access to boundless choice in their futures, not only for college, but in preparation for career readiness and thriving lives.

Explore our kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school programs to see how we support your child at every stage—from their first day through graduation.

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Ascend News and Notes

Brooklyn Families, Join Ascend at Free Events This July

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Summer is a great time to connect with neighbors, meet new families, and learn more about Ascend Public Charter Schools. Throughout July, our enrollment and school teams will be out...

Brooklyn Ascend High School Welcomes Buju Banton for Principal for the Day

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

On May 4, Brooklyn Ascend High School welcomed a special guest to campus as part of the Principal for the Day program: internationally acclaimed reggae artist Buju Banton. Principal for the...

Video: Why Families Choose Ascend Charter Schools

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At Ascend, we are proud to partner with families who are looking for a school...

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Video: Ascend on NBC's New York Live

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

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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