GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE)
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 435 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) is a small, specialized public secondary school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s network and is known for its commitment to global citizenship, inquiry-based learning, and a personalized educational environment. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school fosters a tight-knit community where faculty can closely monitor student progress and provide individualized support, making it a popular choice for families seeking an alternative to the city's larger, more traditional high schools.
The school’s curriculum is centered around interdisciplinary studies, often emphasizing the "Global Learning" aspect through projects that challenge students to connect local issues with international perspectives. GLC utilizes a performance-based assessment model, which prioritizes critical thinking, research, and oral presentation skills over standardized testing. By focusing on academic rigor combined with social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its graduates not just for college, but to become socially conscious and engaged participants in a diverse, global society.
For more information, contact GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) at (212) 877-1103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10024
(212) 877-1103
http://www.theglcnyc.org
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 435 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 29.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 435 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.6%
- Black or African American
- 24.4%
- White
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.