Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School vs Highland Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 572 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
485 students
Highland Park Community School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
218 students
| Measure | Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Highland Park Community School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2230 of 2,536 | #697 of 785 |
| National rank | #41506 of 50,301 | #13229 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 23.0).
- •Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 94%).
- •Highland Park Community School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.2).
- •Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 218.
- •Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School is a charter school while Highland Park Community School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School better than Highland Park Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School ranks higher (25.3 vs 23.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School and Highland Park Community School?
About 572 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School: 485. Highland Park Community School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School and Highland Park Community School rank in New York?
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School is 2230th of 2,536 and Highland Park Community School is 697th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).