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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 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.

Amazing teachers, amazing results! City High just ranked #6 Best Charter High School in Pennsylvania by niche.com.

Amazing teachers, amazing results! City High just ranked #6 Best Charter High School in Pennsylvania by niche.com.

What sets City Charter High School apart? Our dedicated educators have not only earned an impressive A rating, but also the admiration of parents and students alike. They are recognized as some of Pittsburgh's best --ranking #8 in niche's 2024 High Schools with the BEST TEACHERS in Allegheny County Read more

City High CEO Dr. Dara Ware Allen Named to Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Board.

City High CEO Dr. Dara Ware Allen Named to Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Board.

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission names City High CEO Dr. Dara Ware Allen to its board. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognizes and supports those who perform acts of heroism in civilian life in the United States and Canada. Congratulations Dr. Allen! Read more

Thomas Sedano's internship at Carnegie Magazine turned out to be more like an AP class in Journalism.

Thomas Sedano's internship at <em>Carnegie Magazine</em> turned out to be more like an AP class in Journalism.

This 4.23 GPA senior would eventually complete 2 different articles and contribute to several others during his internship at Carnegie Magazine. In actuality, Mr. Fleisher, created a 13-week career growth plan for Thomas Sedano which was a living document that he continued to tweak throughout Thomas Read more

About Carnegie Magazine

About <em>Carnegie Magazine</em>

Carnegie Magazine was originally published in April 1927 as The Bulletin of the Carnegie Institute, a monthly report on the collections of the Carnegie Institute, the Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Carnegie Library. Read more

City High Alum Joins Gov. Shapiro Administration

City High Alum Joins Gov. Shapiro Administration

City High Alumni Class of 2011 Larry Hailsham joins Gov. Shapiro's administration. Read more

Senior Essence Atkins turns her internship at BTOC into a lesson in self-discovery.

Senior Essence Atkins turns her internship at BTOC into a lesson in self-discovery.

For City High's Essence Atkins, it was all about motivating other teens to find their path to success during her internship at the Brookline Teen Outreach Center (BTOC). And it was just the experience Essence needed for her own development. Read more

About Brookline Teen Outreach Center

About Brookline Teen Outreach Center

Established in 2015, Brookline Teen Outreach is a community center providing quality resources free of charge to youth ages 10-18 in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Their team of experienced program coordinators works diligently to create new, and exciting programming that reflects what is important to Read more