Rigorous Academics, Real Results
Students thrive in a challenging curriculum that includes honors courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and technology-rich learning that prepares them for college and career success.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose City High
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City Charter High School • 201 Stanwix Street, Suite 100 • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-690-CITY (2489)
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Year-Round In-Person
4PLUS Schedule Tuesday-Friday!
Includes a flexible 5th day for personalized learning opportunities!
2nd Highest Pittsburgh Promise
Eligible Public High School in the City
of Pittsburgh
100% of our 2023 graduates applied and were accepted into either a 2-year or 4-year program
94% Average Overall Graduation Rate over the last 4 years with little disparity across demographic groups.
City High continues to average among the highest in the State
“A” Resources & Facilities Rating
A Place for Safe and Supportive Learning - Niche.com
* The cost of each student's public education and laptop is paid for by taxpayer dollars. Laptops are theirs to keep upon graduation. City High is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools since 2007. City High is an Equal Rights and Opportunity Public School. Paid for by a Federal CSP Grant
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Applications for 2026-2027 Now Open!
Now accepting applications for incoming 9th graders for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Now accepting applications for incoming 9th graders for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
Rated by Niche as the #1 Charter High School in the Pittsburgh area —Niche.com
RANKED #8 2024 Public High Schools with the Best Teachers in Allegheny County—Niche.com
Tours every Wednesday 10am-2pm
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Join a Legacy of Student Success
Destiny Downer
Class of 2024
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Destiny Downer is among 400 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipients to receive an up to $40,000 scholarship to study computer science or engineering, a potential paid internship at Amazon after their freshman year of college, and more.
Amya Wise
Class of 2024
Full Scholarship to University of Pittsburgh Honors College
Amya Wise is headed to the University of Pittsburgh, David P. Frederick Honors College and the University of Pittsburgh and the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences in Anthropology. Over 700 applied to the Honors College for 50 spots. Amya was just one of seven selected for an interview and awarded a full scholarship.
Explore Student Success at City High
Your Future Starts Here
Explore Student Success at City High
Your Future Starts Here
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Professionalism That Sets Us Apart
From our business-casual dress code to workplace readiness classes, students practice professional habits every day, building confidence and skills that employers and colleges value.
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Real-World Experience
Every City High graduate completes a 13-week, mentored internship, gaining hands-on experience in a career field of interest while building networks for the future.
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Support That Lasts Four Years
Students benefit from our looping teacher teams and one-on-one advisories, ensuring consistent relationships and personalized guidance from 9th grade through graduation.
A Smarter Schedule for Students
Our year-round, three-trimester calendar and four-day school week (Tuesday–Friday) allow students to focus deeply, balance life and school, and prepare for the demands of higher education and the workplace.
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