August of 2025 saw a statement from Ascend Public Charter Schools, stating that Ascend's students at all Ascend schools, particularly Brownsville Ascend, scored the best in 17 years in ELA, Math, and Science tests conducted by New York State, securing for Ascend its spot among the top 10 schools throughout the state.

Q1. What are some of the activities that students can participate in at Brownsville Ascend Charter School apart from core academics?

Ans. At Brownsville Ascend Charter School, apart from rigorous academics for all grade levels, art, character education, and physical education classes are offered to students.

Q2. Does Brownsville Ascend Charter School provide food to students?

Ans. Yes, at Brownsville Ascend Charter School, free breakfast and lunch is provided to all students enrolled in the school under the free/reduced-price program.

Q3. What is the approach of Brownsville Ascend Charter School towards communicating with parents/guardians?

Ans. Family communication is considered an important aspect in Brownsville Ascend Charter School and there are various methods by which the school communicates with the families of students.

Q4. Is Brownsville Ascend Charter School shared by another school or schools?

Ans. No, the school has its own building and does not share it with any other school, rather it occupies a standalone building, the Pitkin Theater.

Q5. What are the criteria used for lottery in Brownsville Ascend Charter School?

Ans. For the lottery at Brownsville Ascend Charter School, priority is given to siblings, in-district residents, and children of Ascend personnel..