Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School was part of the groundbreaking 2024-2025 results at Ascend network schools, where all Ascend network schools posted their highest proficiency scores in the 17-year history of Ascend network schools. Applications are open for the 2026-2027 academic year for Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Q1. In which year was Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School founded?

Ans. Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School was founded in September 2018 and has since been adding grades each year as Ascend expands into the Cypress Hills area.

Q2. Is capoeira available at Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School?

Ans. Yes, Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School is one of three Ascend charter schools that provide capoeira, along with art and physical education, as a way to enhance their students' experience.

Q3. Do Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School students attend class in the same building as other schools?

Ans. No, Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School runs out of its own building, located at 396 Grant Avenue, following the independent facilities approach adopted by the Ascend charter school network.

Q4. Which neighborhoods do Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School students come from?

Ans. Students attending Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School come from the Cypress Hills neighborhood within CSD 19 of Brooklyn, though any New York City students can apply for admission via the lottery process.

Q5. How does Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School cater to English Language Learners?

Ans. Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School admits all students, regardless of their English proficiency level, and provides the necessary academic support for ELL students.