City High In the News

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 staff and seniors attend Save Our Service rally & Pittsburgh Regional Transit hearings

In the wake of news around the drastic potential cuts to PRT, which would go into effect February 2026, students and staff from City High showed up to the Save Our Service rally and PRT public hearings to make their voices heard.

Student Spotlight: Hanzhell Hernandez-Cruz

While some students in the City High internship program draw attention with loud successes, there are some that put in the hard work more quietly behind the scenes. Hanzhell Hernandez-Crus stands out as a true quiet force of the City High Tech Department. Boasting an incredible 159 hours logged Read more

Students to Staff: Highlighting 6 City High Alumni Who Have Joined the City High Teaching Staff

Students to Staff: Highlighting 6 City High Alumni Who Have Joined the City High Teaching Staff

Much can be said about City High's educational pursuits, but one thing most people can consistently agree on is the importance of the unique bonds formed between staff and students in the school community. In fact, some former students were so inspired by their time at City High that they returned Read more

City High Participates in Future-Driven Schools: Reimagining High School Conference

Remake Learning hosted a special session on December 5 focused on Reimagining High School, part of its larger Future-Driven Schools initiative, which brings together 47 local districts to design stronger, more forward-thinking learning experiences for students across the region. Read more

City High Featured on iHeartRadio

Our CEO, Dr. Dara Allen, was recently featured on iHeartRadio, where she shared about City High's mission and encouraged people to attend the Fall Open House on October 4th. Read more

City High Featured as a Top Workplaces Recipient for 2025

City Charter High School was recently featured as a recipient of the Top Workplaces award for the 2025 year. Read more

Internship Highlight: Raemir Moore - Setting a New Standard

Internship Highlight: Raemir Moore - Setting a New Standard

This trimester, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Raemir, an exceptional intern who has truly made his mark at the Western PA School for Blind Children. Read more

Internship Highlight: Tae' Vaughn Smith - Paving the Way at Western PA School for Blind Children

Internship Highlight: Tae' Vaughn Smith - Paving the Way at Western PA School for Blind Children

We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Tae, one of our incredible interns who is truly made his mark at the Western PA School for Blind Children! Read more