ASCEND CAREER ACADEMY
Charter School
215 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ascend Career Academy, located in Margate, Florida, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a specialized focus on career-readiness and workforce preparation. By integrating traditional academic requirements with vocational training and industry-recognized certifications, the school aims to bridge the gap between high school education and the professional world. Its curriculum is designed to equip students with practical, hands-on skills, ensuring they are prepared for immediate entry into the workforce or success in post-secondary technical and collegiate programs upon graduation.
The academy emphasizes a personalized learning environment, leveraging the charter model to offer flexible instruction that caters to diverse student needs. By fostering partnerships with local industries and focusing on career pathways, Ascend Career Academy seeks to improve student engagement and retention, particularly for those who benefit from project-based learning. The school serves as a practical alternative for students looking for a structured pathway that balances academic rigor with the real-world skills necessary to thrive in a competitive economy.
The academy emphasizes a personalized learning environment, leveraging the charter model to offer flexible instruction that caters to diverse student needs. By fostering partnerships with local industries and focusing on career pathways, Ascend Career Academy seeks to improve student engagement and retention, particularly for those who benefit from project-based learning. The school serves as a practical alternative for students looking for a structured pathway that balances academic rigor with the real-world skills necessary to thrive in a competitive economy.
215
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic | 82 |
| Black | 113 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black113 (52.6%)
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Hispanic82 (38.1%)
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White13 (6.0%)
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Two or More3 (1.4%)
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Asian2 (0.9%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | BROWARD |
| Phone: | (954)978-4555 |
| Website: | http://www.ascendacademycharter.com |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 215 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | N/A |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 16 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
32
Grade 10
35
Grade 11
53
Grade 12
95
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 32 |
| Grade 10 | 35 |
| Grade 11 | 53 |
| Grade 12 | 95 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 94 | 43.7% |
| Male | 121 | 56.3% |
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