School Overview
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School, located at 2021 Bergen Street in Brooklyn, is part of the well-known Achievement First network, which operates a group of high-performing, non-profit charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The school serves students in the Brownsville community with a mission rooted in closing the achievement gap. By providing a rigorous academic program and fostering a strong, structured school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for success in middle and high school but for long-term achievement in college and beyond.

The school is characterized by its high expectations for both academics and character development. The educational model typically emphasizes extended school days, a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, and an intentional effort to cultivate the habits of mind necessary for academic persistence. By leveraging a community-focused approach in the Brownsville area, Achievement First Brownsville seeks to provide families with a high-quality public school alternative that focuses on data-driven instruction and personalized support to ensure every student meets ambitious academic benchmarks.
651
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic127
Black501
Two or More10
American Indian5
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    501 (77.0%)
  • Hispanic
    127 (19.5%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.8%)
  • White
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (347)471-2600
Website: http://www.achievementfirst.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 591
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 83
Grade 5 64
Grade 6 70
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 94
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten42
Grade 160
Grade 246
Grade 384
Grade 483
Grade 564
Grade 670
Grade 791
Grade 894
Grade 910
Grade 102
Grade 113
Grade 122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33050.7%
Male32149.3%
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