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.

WPXI features story on City High's 4 Day School Week

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 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.

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

Amazon Fuels Tech Dreams: City Charter High School Student Awarded up to $40,000 College Scholarship to Pursue Computer Science, Engineering

Amazon Fuels Tech Dreams: City Charter High School Student Awarded up to $40,000 College Scholarship to Pursue Computer Science, Engineering

Destiny Downer is among 400 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipients to receive an up to $40,000 scholarship to study computer science or engineering starting this fall, a potential paid internship at Amazon after their freshman year of college, and more Read more

City Charter High School Students and Teachers Embark on Transformative Journey to Costa Rica

City Charter High School Students and Teachers Embark on Transformative Journey to Costa Rica

City Charter High School's Latin American Studies International Service Learning Program recently returned to Costa Rica with 14 students and 4 teachers. Engaging in community service and exploring rainforests, the trip fostered empathy and global citizenship. Read more

City Charter High School Achieves Middle States Accreditation, Unveils Strategic Objectives for 2023-2030

City Charter High School Achieves Middle States Accreditation, Unveils Strategic Objectives for 2023-2030

City Charter High School proudly announces its official Middle States Accreditation, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and inclusive learning for grades 9-12. The accreditation aligns with strategic objectives for 2023-2030, emphasizing equity, honors, and student well-being. Read more

From dreaming about the stars to being a star, Dylan Lopata shines at URA internship.

From dreaming about the stars to being a star, Dylan Lopata shines at URA internship.

"I was given a task to create a database into a spreadsheet and it would take several days to accomplish. Instead of beginning to input all the data manually, I began to write a script that would get all that done in less than a day. And it worked great!" Read more