Gotham Collaborative High School (08X452)

1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, Bronx
Phone: 718-597-1587
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://www.gchs.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X452/
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School Leader: David Liu (dliu2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Juan Benitez (jbenitez@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lisette Pacheco (lpacheco@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lia Jaffery (ljaffery@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Lia Jaffery (ljaffery@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kristy Lebron (klebron@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Gotham Collaborative High School empowers students with the resources and support needed to reach their highest potential. We offer comprehensive college and career exploration and preparation opportunities. Our extensive internship program connects upperclassmen with over 100 partnerships across NYC in diverse fields like medicine, fashion design, and culinary arts. As a FutureReadyNYC school, we provide specialized courses in healthcare and business management while preparing students for various careers with 21st-century employability skills, including financial literacy. Students gain paid work-based learning opportunities, early college credits, and credentials. Our College Pathway Program enables students to take college courses during high school, allowing them to graduate with 30+ college credits. Through the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) program, we offer courses for ninth and tenth graders to explore career interests and develop readiness skills. Students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, education, finance, and business, earning while learning during high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

Academic Highlights: Civics for All, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations), College Credit Courses, FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, CRMYA School, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

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AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Statistics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (Advanced Placement), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Adlai Stevenson Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (08X376)
Bronx Compass High School (08X561)
Gotham Collaborative High School (08X452)
Millennium Art Academy (08X312)
Other Sports
Yoga
Clubs
Basketball, Board Game, Cheer Dance, Cooking, Football, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Indoor Track, Learner's Permit, NextGen Podcast, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Student Clubs: Algebra Ace, Tennis, Visual Arts, Volleyball PSAL SPORTS - BOYS Baseball
Art
At our school, we believe in the power of creativity and innovation. We understand that art is not just about painting or drawing; it's a way of thinking, a method of expression, and a gateway to endless possibilities. That's why we've designed a unique, robust art class that embraces multiple modalities, including the cutting-edge technology of 3D printing. 3D printing is a game-changer. It allows students to bring their ideas to life in a tangible, three-dimensional form. Whether they're creating intricate sculptures, functional objects, or experimental designs, our students are able to explore the limitless potential of this exciting technology. In our class, students learn how to use professional 3D modeling software, understand the mechanics of 3D printers, and gain hands-on experience in printing their own creations. It's a unique opportunity that fosters technical skills, promotes innovative thinking, and empowers students to push the boundaries of what's possible in art.
Program Details
Gotham Collaborative(X32A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Student-centered instruction emphasizes critical thinking and questioning, as well as building strong literacy skills. Students in 9th grade can apply to our College Pathway Program in the fall and begin college classes in the spring semester. Students in 11th and 12th grade can elect to participate in an internship in a field related to their unique interests.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:19 / 55 (0.35)16 / 59 (0.27)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 14 (0.57)8 / 15 (0.53)
Rank Avg: 5.26
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
295
308
318
    Grade 12 Students
52
74
70
    Grade 11 Students
85
73
75
    Grade 10 Students
56
88
70
    Grade 9 Students
102
73
103
Avg. Class Size
18.2
19.3
21.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.8
11.2
10.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
9 / 0 / 2
23 / 31 / 0
10 / 61 / 2
Attendance %
87%
86%
Graduation %
92%
71%
College %
28%
27%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
343 (51) / 120
0
278 (52) / 113
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.83%
Academic Engagement 
  69.18%
Safety 
  76.38%
Bully Prevention 
  68.13%
Inclusivity 
  80.00%
Mental Support 
  73.63%
Environment 
  68.14%
Post-School Support 
  82.00%
Teacher Responses 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.00%
School Satisfaction 
  81.63%
Student Behavior 
  59.67%
Student Support 
  95.00%
School Leadership 
  93.67%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.20%
Instructional Development 
  92.22%
Post-School Support 
  97.67%
Family Responses 93% responded
Education 
  96.00%
Teacher Support 
  94.83%
Safety 
  99.00%
School Community 
  84.86%
School Leadership 
  98.40%
Post-School Support 
  98.50%
IEP Support 
  98.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.50%
CC Regents
  51
Non-CC Regents
  53
Impact Score
  0.51
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  44.70%
SAT Math
  396
SAT R/W
  429
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.30%
4-Year College 32.60%
Other Postsecondary 2.30%
Unknown 41.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 59.00%
Female 41.00%
English Language Learners:
  31.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  22.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.40%
Black 31.50%
Hispanic 59.00%
White 2.70%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 25.80%
Hispanic 32.30%
White 22.60%
Other 19.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  23.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  18.50%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  89.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81.8
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  98.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services59 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy23 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  45
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  87.5
ELL Progress
  78
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