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What’s Special
Early college program and internships
The Downside
Limited elective classes
Gotham Collaborative High School provides a range of opportunities for students to prepare for college and future careers. Partnering with colleges, the school provides early college courses where students can earn both high school and college credits. Students have access to paid internships in diverse fields, including medicine, fashion design, and culinary arts, through partnerships with organizations across New York City.
The school features an outdoor farm with 250 fruit trees and organic vegetables, offering hands-on learning experiences. Ninth and 10th graders explore career paths through courses in healthcare and business management, and 11th and 12th graders have secured internships at companies such as JP Morgan Chase and the Bronx Botanical Garden. Students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, education, finance, and business.
Classrooms emphasize group projects. Fridays have a shortened schedule to accommodate students’ jobs and internships. On Friday mornings, teachers offer additional support and reteach material as needed. While it still has a ways to go, the school has seen improvement in graduation rates and attendance.
The school supports families with workshops on resume building and job-hunting. Weekly drop-in sessions for parents are also available. Health services are provided through the on-site Montefiore Clinic, and Restorative Justice practices help students manage conflicts.
Students can join clubs such as Algebra Ace, Board Games, Cheer Dance, Cooking, Learner’s Permit, LGBTQ+, NextGen Podcast, and Visual Arts. They can also participate in student government, the National Honor Society, and community service activities. The school is expanding services for its growing immigrant population, including a standalone English as a New Language class and integrated co-teaching classes that mix new and practiced English speakers in one room.
Gotham Collaborative, located in the Adai E. Stevenson Educational Campus, was formed in 2017 from the merger of Bronx Guild and Pablo Neruda Academy. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, July 2024)
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Safety & Vibe
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Physics
Not offered in 2021-21Advanced Foreign Language
Not offered in 2021-21AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
Not offered in 2021-21AP/IB Math or Science
Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryGotham Collaborative (X32A)
Program Description:
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.
Early College Preparatory Program (X32B)
Program Description:
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.
Gotham Collaborative High School D75 Inclusion Program (X32U)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryAdvanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, 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 teams
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
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Contact & Location
Location
1980 Lafayette Avenue
Bronx
NY
10473
Buses: Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5, BxM8
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Other Details
This school shares the Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus with six other schools
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