Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,800 students in 15 schools across Brooklyn—New York’s most populous borough. We aim to lead our students on a great intellectual adventure, provide them with an exceptional college preparatory education, and place them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.
Shared passion for excellence
Ascend educators are relentless in their commitment to provide all of our students with the knowledge, confidence, and character to succeed in college, career, and life. Inspired and supported by this community of educators, our teams feel equipped to succeed.
Professional development
We invest in your growth—training, supporting, and collaborating every step of the way.
Your voice matters
Ascend is a growing network of public charter schools offering a new model for public education. We are committed to providing students from educationally underserved communities with the highest quality college-preparatory instruction, and we offer you the opportunity to help shape our ambitious program. We actively encourage Ascend school staff to be part of Ascend’s development and growth, and we solicit your feedback and ideas at town halls and other forums. You will have a voice and play a role in defining the future of Ascend.
Leading our students on an intellectual adventure
Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,700 students in 15 schools across Brooklyn—New York’s most populous borough. Our mission is to lead our students on a great intellectual adventure, provide them with an exceptional college preparatory education, and place them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.
Our history
Ascend opened its first school—Brooklyn Ascend Lower School—in 2008 to 210 students in kindergarten through second grade, and today educates 5,700 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade at 15 schools in Brooklyn.
Ascend school are located in the Central Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brownsville, Bushwick, Canarsie, Cypress Hills, East New York, East Flatbush, and Lefferts Gardens.
Our mission
Ascend schools equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and character to succeed in college and beyond. By offering a rich liberal arts education in a supportive environment, we animate children’s natural sense of curiosity and prepare students to think on their own, thrive on their own, and engage the world as informed, responsible citizen
