“We chose City High for our kids and have never had a moment of regret. The bonds they formed while there, especially with staff, have continued even after their time at City High is through. They’ve received an excellent education and real-world experience that has prepared them for life after high school..” --City High parent Preparing Students for College, Career, and Life.
OUR MISSION
City Charter High School is a technology infused public school, whose mission is to graduate students who are academically, technologically, personally, and socially prepared to succeed in post-secondary education, training, or employment.
Using a team approach, City High cultivates a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment by recognizing and nurturing individual talents, needs, and skills.
The Six Core Beliefs of City High Are:
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About Us
City High opened its doors on September 3, 2002. Founded by Dr. Richard Wertheimer and Mario Zinga, two former Pittsburgh Public School teachers, City High enrolled students from across the city’s neighborhoods and from neighboring districts. From its urban setting in the heart of Pittsburgh’s business community and networked learning environment to the non-traditional approach to teaching, City Charter High School has brought high school to the next level for over twenty years.
City High educates approximately 600 students in grades 9 – 12. We employ a range of 70-75 committed teachers and approximately 25 passionate non-instructional staff. Approximately 70% of enrolled students are City of Pittsburgh residents with the other 30% from 26 surrounding districts. The student population is approximately 53% African-American, 25% Caucasian, 11% multi-racial, and the remainder of students identify as having another ethnicity. Sixty to sixty-five percent are eligible for free/reduced price lunch, and 20% are students with disabilities. City High is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and was granted a new seven-year accreditation in 2022.
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