Brooklyn Ascend High School

At Brooklyn Ascend High School (BAHS), we prepare every student with the knowledge, confidence, discipline, and real-world preparation to live a thriving life.

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Fac Bonum. Esto Bonus. In Mundo Nostro.

(“Do Good. Be Good. In Our World.”)

A clear path to a future of your choice.

At Brooklyn Ascend High School (BAHS), we believe students should graduate with strong academic outcomes and real choices about what comes next. That means preparing students not just to earn a diploma, but to be ready for college, careers, and the opportunities they want to pursue.

To fulfill this promise, BAHS offers programs such as Life Lab and Prosperity Lab, along with multiple pathways for students to explore their interests and prepare for what comes next through electives, internships, and real-world learning experiences.

Life Lab

Life Lab helps students build the skills to navigate school, relationships, and future opportunities with confidence. Students develop agency, problem-solving, discipline, connection, and the skills to take greater ownership of their learning and choices.

Prosperity Lab

Prosperity Lab helps students build the tools to succeed in college, careers, and beyond, with a focus on leadership, financial literacy, career exploration, and executive skills.

Academics at Brooklyn Ascend High School

An AP school offering an advanced Regents Diploma.

Brooklyn Ascend High School prepares students for college and beyond, with rigorous academics that include the following college-level AP courses:

CIVICS: AP Gov & Politics
ELA: AP Language & Composition
ELA: AP Literature & Composition
HISTORY: AP U.S. History
LANGUAGE: AP Spanish Language & Culture
MATH: AP Calculus
SCIENCE: AP Biology
TECH: AP Computer Science Principles

Life Beyond the Classroom: Clubs & Activities

BAHS offers numerous ways to get involved, develop new skills, and grow.

Clubs & Activities

3D Printing
Anime
Chess
Chorus
Crafting
Culinary Club
Drama
Event Planning
Gardening
Literature Club
Magazine Publishing (The Wolf Eye)
Music Club
Photography
Podcasting
Social Media (The Pawparazzi)
Spanish Club
STEM Club
Young Womenʼs Leadership Collective

Life Beyond the Classroom: Sports

Under the guidance of Brooklyn Ascend High School's athletic director, there are more ways than ever before for students to stay healthy and active. Our growing athletics program gives students opportunities to compete, challenge themselves, build confidence, and connect with their peers.

Sports

Basketball (Varsity + JV)
Dance Team
Fencing
Fitness Club
Flag Football
Soccer
Track & Field
Volleyball

Explore the student experience at Brooklyn Ascend High School

At Brooklyn Ascend High School (BAHS), students engage in academic courses centered on delving into rigorous content and honing their skills. AP courses in math, science, ELA and history offer students the opportunity to earn college credit.

Explore our 2026-2027 course catalog to learn more: 2026-2027 Course Catalog

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Principal for the Day - Buju Banton

We were thrilled to welcome Buju Banton—one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music and Grammy Award winner—to Brooklyn Ascend High School as our Principal for the Day.

Watch him mentor students, visit classrooms, bless a student's locker, and deliver a powerful message about leadership and giving back