GOTHAM COLLABORATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

1980 LAFAYETTE AVE
BRONX, NY 10473

www.gchs.nyc

295 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gothan Collaborative High School (commonly associated with the Bronx Guild network) is a small, project-based public high school located in the Soundview section of the Bronx. Dedicated to the principles of "expeditionary learning," the school emphasizes academic rigor through real-world applications, interdisciplinary projects, and community-based research. Its curriculum is designed to help students bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes critical thinking, collaboration, and student agency.

Beyond academics, the school is known for its intimate, supportive culture that aims to prepare students for both college and career success. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized advisory programs, Gothan Collaborative ensures that each student receives individualized attention and guidance. The school places a heavy emphasis on "passages"—public presentations of learning—which require students to demonstrate their mastery of subject matter, reflecting the school’s commitment to preparing graduates who are capable, articulate, and civic-minded.

295

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOTHAM COLLABORATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	178
Black	89
Asian	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
178 (60.3%)
Black
89 (30.2%)
Asian
14 (4.7%)
White
9 (3.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Phone:	(718)597-1587
Website:	http://www.gchs.nyc
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 50