Celebrating Our Students' Achievements

We are thrilled to share the outstanding academic achievements of our students. Ascend has not only outperformed local community school districts in ELA and Math but has also excelled across New York City. Our commitment to providing rigorous and joyful learning experiences continues to drive our success and support our students' growth.

Strong Academic Results

Our commitment to providing rich and challenging academics coupled with joyful learning experiences remains steadfast. Ascend outperformed all community school districts in both ELA and Math during the 2022-23 New York State Test! Additionally, we surpassed all NYC boroughs in Math!

Our Dedication to Literacy and Student Progress

Literacy is not just a fundamental skill; it's a catalyst for anti-racist education and closing achievement gaps across subjects. We're dedicated to understanding our students' progress and enhancing literacy growth. New York State Assessments in Math and ELA for grades 3-8 are crucial for gauging their development and tailoring support. Results showcase our excellence, with 60% proficient in Math and 59% in ELA, outperforming NYC schools by over 20%.

Here are key takeaways:

- Consistent Growth: Two consecutive years of significant proficiency growth in Math and ELA demonstrate the effectiveness of our model, confirming our sustained success.

- Well-Rounded Learners: Closing the internal gap between Math and ELA signifies students excelling in both subjects, emphasizing the impact of strong literacy on diverse disciplines. Strengthened skills in sciences and humanities position them for greater growth.

Our recent achievements fuel our commitment to further progress. Despite challenges in the past years, we're tirelessly bridging learning gaps. New curriculums and the closed internal gap position us for even greater heights, reflecting our dedication to Brooklyn's communities.

2023-24 Accomplishments

We are extremely proud of our students' accomplishments:

Approximately 150 seventh graders were offered seats in the highly selective DREAM Specialized High School Institute, representing the most offers in Ascend’s history.
Several 8th grade students were offered seats in New York’s Specialized High Schools. Notably, a Canarsie Ascend Middle School student was accepted into Queens High School at York College, which has a historical acceptance rate of 0.4%.
Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature saw almost double-digit growth from the prior school year, with over 80% of seniors completing AP testing in May.

2024 Graduating Class

Our seniors received the most HBCU acceptances in Ascend history, and full financial aid to institutions such as Franklin & Marshall, Villanova, Rochester Institute of Technology, Muhlenberg College, and SUNY Albany.

88% will be attending a 4-year college.
6% will be attending a 2-year college.
3% will be joining the armed forces (Air Force and Navy).
3% will be starting their career journey through employment or apprenticeships.

We look forward to continuing our journey of academic excellence and supporting our students in achieving their full potential.