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 offers students access to the resources and supports needed to reach their highest potential. Gotham also provides students with college and career exploration and preparation opportunities to equip them for their postsecondary life after high school. - We have an extensive Internship program that offers upperclassmen the opportunity to intern at one of our 100+ partnerships across NYC in diverse fields, including medicine, fashion design, and culinary arts. - We are a FutureReadyNYC school, providing access to courses for those interested in the healthcare field, while also preparing students for work in any field. Students explore a range of careers, acquire 21st century employability skills including financial literacy, and earn paid work-based learning opportunities and early college credits and credentials. - Our College Pathway Program provides students the opportunity to take college courses all four years to graduate with an Associate's Degree in addition to a high school diploma. 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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, CRMYA School, Early College, Early College School, Extended Day Program, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

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

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
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.
Programs
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
College Preparatory Program(X32B)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

In conjunction with Monroe College, our College Preparatory Program offers students access to earn multiple college credits in high school. College courses are offered at the school during the school day, after school as well as at the college campus. Credits earned with Monroe College will be transferable to any college that accepts Monroe College transfer credits.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:16 / 40 (0.40)15 / 27 (0.56)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 10 (0.70)2 / 7 (0.29)
Rank Avg: 5.88
OffersOffers - Waitlist
75X017 D75 Inclusion Program at Gotham Collaborative High School(X32U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 1 (1.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
308
318
300
    Grade 12 Students
74
70
67
    Grade 11 Students
73
75
73
    Grade 10 Students
88
70
87
    Grade 9 Students
73
103
73
Avg. Class Size
19.3
21.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
23 / 31 / 0
10 / 61 / 2
11 / 104 / 16
Attendance %
87%
86%
81%
Graduation %
92%
71%
67%
College %
28%
27%
37%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
343 (51) / 120
0
278 (52) / 113
0
291 / 120
56
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.14%
Academic Engagement 
  77.38%
Safety 
  81.75%
Bully Prevention 
  77.50%
Inclusivity 
  91.70%
Mental Support 
  79.44%
Environment 
  74.50%
Post-School Support 
  88.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
School Satisfaction 
  93.50%
Student Behavior 
  67.50%
Student Support 
  94.19%
School Leadership 
  88.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.00%
Instructional Development 
  87.28%
Post-School Support 
  96.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.78%
Teacher Support 
  94.29%
Safety 
  98.00%
School Community 
  82.33%
School Leadership 
  99.13%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  92.00%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 56.80%
Female 43.20%
English Language Learners:
  25.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.90%
Black 27.60%
Hispanic 62.30%
White 3.90%
Other 2.30%
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 
  92.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services57 (89%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (80%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (20%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy17 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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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