It’s a lesson in persistence.

South Brooklyn is set to open its first charter school Monday after waiting six long years because of the state’s charter cap — a feat eager students and their parents are celebrating.

Math, Engineering and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School in Dyker Heights will open its doors to its very first class of 125 ninth graders, including Bay Ridge dad Michael Curcio’s daughter, Selina. 12

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“There are a lot of kids who want to go to charter school but don’t have the opportunity so there should be more [charter schools],” he said. “It’s more individualized attention. They challenge the kids more.” 12

Selina, meanwhile, is eager to get straight to work.

“They focus more on you learning and growing from mistakes, instead of just a number

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