City CHS

School Overview
City Charter High School (City High), located at 201 Stanwix Street in downtown Pittsburgh, is a public charter school that offers a unique, technology-focused educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Founded with the mission to bridge the gap between high school and the professional world, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with real-world career preparation. By operating within an urban business district, City High provides students with an environment that mimics a corporate setting, emphasizing professional etiquette, time management, and digital literacy.

A standout feature of City High is its commitment to "Tech-Learning," where every student is provided with a laptop to facilitate a project-based curriculum that prepares them for modern workplace demands. Beyond core academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on career development through its internship programs, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in various professional fields before graduation. By blending traditional college-preparatory coursework with practical career skills and a professional culture, City Charter High School aims to ensure that its graduates are not only ready for post-secondary education but are also equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.
594
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City CHS
Demographic Student Count
White148
Hispanic12
Black356
Asian10
Two or More67
American Indian1
  • Black
    356 (59.9%)
  • White
    148 (24.9%)
  • Two or More
    67 (11.3%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: City CHS
Phone: (412)690-2489
Website: http://www.cityhigh.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 174
Grade 10 138
Grade 11 154
Grade 12 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City CHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9174
Grade 10138
Grade 11154
Grade 12128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City CHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31252.5%
Male28247.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)