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City High News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest news and highlights from City Charter High School! From student achievements and school events to important announcements and community stories, this is your go-to source for everything happening at City High. Check back regularly to stay connected and celebrate our school community!
City High staff and seniors attend Save Our Service rally & Pittsburgh Regional Transit hearings
City High's Chief Academic Officer Featured on 3WS Radio Show
Angela Welch, City High's Chief Academic Officer, was featured on the February 27th episode of 3WS Radio's Pittsburgh Sunday Morning show. She discussed our innovative educational model and how City High is shaping the future of learning. Listen to the interview to learn more! Read more
Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders: City High's Professional Advantage
City High has redefined high school education through immersive learning in Pittsburgh's commercial center for over two decades. This pioneering approach attracts a diverse student population from more than 50 regional middle schools, creating a dynamic community of learners Read more
Pittsburgh Magazine Highlights City High's 4-Day Week and Financial Literacy Curriculum
Pittsburgh Magazine recently featured an article by City Charter High School spotlighting its innovative 4PLUS four-day schedule and comprehensive financial literacy curriculum. Read more
City Charter High School Ranked #1 Charter High School in the Pittsburgh Area
City Charter High School has been named the #1 Charter High School in the Pittsburgh Area for 2025 by Niche. This recognition highlights City High's outstanding performance in academics, extracurriculars, and community impact, based on data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education. Read more
WPXI features story on City High's 4 Day School Week
In August, our innovative 4-day school week was featured on WPXI. The segment highlighted how this schedule benefits both students and staff by providing an extra day for self-directed learning, work opportunities, or rest. The feature showcased City High's commitment to student-centered learning. Read more
City Charter High School CEO Dr. Dara Ware Allen Featured on iHeartMedia's "CEO You Should Know" Podcast
City High School CEO Dr. Dara Ware Allen was recently featured on iHeartMedia's *CEOs You Should Know* podcast, where she discussed her leadership at the innovative public charter school. Read more
College-bound honors student locks in a major and a major scholarship after remarkable internship.
Meet Amya Wise, one of City High's recent graduates and success stories. With her 4.21 GPA, love of art and recent internship at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, City High honors student Amya Wise found her sweet spot in Anthropology. She will pursue that dream major with a full scholarship t Read more