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Ascend’s 2026 New York State exam results give us a great deal to celebrate
Ascend students markedly outperformed both New York City and New York State in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, while achieving the strongest math results in our network’s history.
Math proficiency reached a record 80%, increasing eight percentage points year over year and outperforming both New York City and New York State by 23 percentage points.
68% of Ascend students demonstrated proficiency in ELA, 18 percentage points above New York City and 20 points above New York State.
Congratulations to our students, families, and educators on all that we continue to accomplish together!
Where Our Scholars Go From Here
For the second consecutive year, 100% of Brooklyn Ascend High School graduates earned at least one college acceptance. The Class of 2026 earned 367 acceptances in total, an increase of 83 from the previous year, with students receiving an average of 7.6 acceptances each.
Nearly 98% of graduates earned an acceptance to a four-year institution. Students also pursued a broader range of affordable pathways, with 77% earning at least one two-year college acceptance, up from 61% the previous year. These options give students greater flexibility to choose the path that best supports their academic, financial, and personal goals.
Seniors also earned more than $1.4 million in grants and scholarships. Based on current enrollment data, 81% of graduates are attending institutions that meet their full demonstrated financial need, an estimated increase of 11 percentage points from the previous year.
Our graduates earned acceptances to and are continuing their education at leading colleges and universities across New York and the country, including:
Colgate University
CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College
CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Hampton University
Louisiana State University
Rutgers University
St. John’s University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Towson University
University at Buffalo
University of Connecticut
University of Pennsylvania
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wesleyan University
Every graduate is choosing a path shaped by opportunity, affordability, and the potential for long-term success. Their next chapter is just beginning.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sonia Issa, Class of 2020
We were thrilled to welcome Sonia Issa — Class of 2020 Ascend Alumna and Syracuse University graduate — to our 2025 Convocation. Sonia shared her journey and the lasting impact her time at Ascend Charter Schools had on shaping the leader she is today.
Advancing Equity in Computer Science
Brooklyn Ascend High School is proud to receive the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Female Diversity Award. This national recognition highlights our commitment to giving young women more opportunities to excel in computer science, a field that is growing and in high demand.
Research shows that female students who take AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) in high school are over five times more likely to study computer science in college. By offering this course, we are opening doors for our students, helping them pursue exciting and impactful careers in technology.
At Ascend, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can thrive. This award reflects our dedication to helping all students achieve their dreams and build a brighter future.
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