City High provides the tools for success in college, career and life...

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Whatever your passion, City High is your gateway to academic excellence and real-world skills!

Join us for City High's New Admissions Spring Open House is Saturday March 23rd, 10 a.m. - Noon.

Main Entrance To City Charter High School
Prospective Students don’t miss this event!

It’s your chance to learn more about one of the most innovative high schools in Pittsburgh, with their amazing teachers, tech-infused academic curriculum, and focus on career readiness . We built City High over 20 years ago from the ground up with one goal... teaching students the skills they need to reach their full potential and find their passion  in the real world.

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Did you know... that every graduate leaves tech-savvy and equipped with a plan for the future? 

  • Every graduate grows through a rigorous and innovative academics curriculum, clustered together to allow students to explore topics across various disciplines.
  • Every graduate is taught by a team of teachers who stay with the same students for all 4 years.  Our educators build relationships with their students so they can grow and thrive personally, professionally, and academically.
  • Every graduate completes three years of career classes, builds a resume and maps out a plan for their future with their college/ career counselor over all four years.
  • Every graduate completes a 13-week mentored internship, where they get to “try-out” a career in their field of interest while gaining valuable networking and real-world experience.­­
  • Every graduate completes required courses in technology and financial literacy, gaining valuable skills for college and career.
  • Every graduate develops independent learning skills in research, writing, problem solving and decision-making as well as the art of presentation.
  • Every graduate learns to collaborate as a team player to find practical solutions, making them workplace ready.

Find out about:

 ­­FREE laptop when you begin
 For-Credit College Classes (dual enrollment)
 Mentored Advisory and Looping Program
 STEM & Programming Classes & Art Electives
 Student-Run Robotics Team 
 Honors Classes
 13-week Mentored Internship
Year-Round 4PLUS Schedule Tuesday-Friday

SCHEDULE A TOUR HERE  

tour science labs and learn about graduation projects

Recognition of our Success

—Niche 2024 Best Schools Award

  • "A" Rated in Resources and Facilities. A Place for Safe and Supportive Learning - 2024
  • #6 Best Charter High School in Pennsylvania - 2024
  • #8 2024 Best Public High School Teachers in Allegheny County - 2024

—94% average graduation rate, among the highest in the state
—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 

City High is Tuition FREE* and open to the public.

Our daughter graduated from City Charter June of 2022. We selected the City High for its smaller classes, overall kind environment, and a curriculum geared toward producing well prepared, marketable students upon graduation. By all accounts, City Charter exceeded all expectations. Over the past four years, she learned how to write essays, take good notes, became proficient in Microsoft Office, and perhaps most importantly, learned how to study. She is excited and prepared for college, and I firmly believe this is due to the City High educators. We are very grateful for the City High experience.



Transferring 9th & 10th Grade Student Applications

Students currently in grade 9 can be admitted through the first third of Trimester 1 (end of September) and Trimester 2 (end of January). 

New students are admitted into the 10th grade at the beginning of the school year and at the beginning of second trimester. Applications for 10th grade students who wish to transfer into City High during their 10th grade must do so by the end of January.

We welcome current 9th and 10th graders to attend the Fall New Admissions Open House and School Tour. 

If we have a Waitlist, 
 applications are added in the order that they are are completed. Students on the waitlist will be notified when seats become available.

New students are not admitted to Grades 11 and 12 at City High. 

Application Acceptance Period

GRADE DEADLINES
UPCOMING 9th GRADE CLASS Applications Accepted Beginning October 1st each year.
Current 9th Grade IF SEATS ARE AVAILABLE, students can transfer to City High through the first third of Trimester 1 (end of September) and during the first third of Trimester 2 (through the end of January).

AFTER JANUARY, STUDENTS WHO WISH TO STAY ON OUR WAITLIST WILL BE ADDED TO THE LIST OF 10th GRADE TRANSFERS.
Current 10th Grade IF SEATS ARE AVAILABLE, students currently in grade 10 can transfer to City High through the first third of Trimester 1 (end of September) and during the first third of Trimester 2 (through the end of January).

WE DO NOT ACCEPT STUDENTS INTO CITY HIGH AFTER JANUARY OF THE 10th GRADE YEAR.
Juniors / Seniors No transfers are accepted after 10th grade.


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Students From All Area School Districts Are Welcome!

City Charter High School opens its doors to all area students. You do not need to live in the city of Pittsburgh to attend City High. If you reside in and are registered in any area school district, you are eligible to join our unique high school experience. 

Unlike traditional high schools, City Charter High School is a technology-infused high school with a college and career focus. City High offers a more personalized approach to learning with its low student/teacher ratio and “looping” of teachers and students together for all 4 years. Each student gets a FREE laptop and technology classes so they’re prepared to learn in-person or remotely.  

Best of all, it is Tuition- Free! 

City High Admissions Policy and ProceduresAdmissions Policy & Procedures

All the details on how to apply

City High only accepts students in the 9th and 10th grade.

Be a part of the success!

  • 94% Graduation Rate - City High continues to average among the highest in Pennsylvania

  • 2nd Highest Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship Eligibility of all Public High Schools in the City of Pittsburgh