Brooklyn Ascend Charter High School

Overview

Brooklyn Ascend High School — Ascend’s first public charter high school and the culmination of its educational vision — opened in September 2015, enrolling students from nearby neighborhoods including Brownsville, Crown Heights and Flatbush, among others. This is the third Ascend school to operate in the beautifully renovated historic Brownsville Pitkin Theater. The school opened to ninth graders, and is now fully matured, serving more than 400 students in grades nine through 12.

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The Ascend Difference

Academic Results

Ascend has not only outperformed local community school districts in ELA and Math but has also excelled across New York City and New York State!

Caring and Committed Teachers

We value and are committed to maintaining our tight-knit, responsive community of teachers, families and students.

Commitment to DEIA

We strive to embody our values of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in staffing, curriculum and policies/practices.

Beautiful Classrooms

Ascend is proud to operate safe, clean, bright and beautiful facilities that show respect for our students and teachers.

School Leadership

Matthew Padilla

Interim Head of Schools

Jazlyn Ballard

Assistant Principal of Operations

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