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.

City High hosts the PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools for virtual press conference about charter reform budget proposal

City High hosts the PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools for virtual press conference about charter reform budget proposal

Dr. Dara Ware Allen, City High CEO, joined the panel of charter leaders from around the state to talk about charter schools' impact on the education of students in our state. Read more

City High teacher highlights the power of building relationships

City High teacher highlights the power of building relationships

Business and Technology Teacher Nathan Budziszewski talks about how the past year's health crisis has impacted his teaching. "Our school has been really thoughtful in our approach," says Budziszewski, noting the holistic approach City Charter's administration has taken in addressing the needs of a Read more

City High Senior shares her story of navigating college visits over the past year

City High Senior shares her story of navigating  college visits over the past  year

Senior Ebennie Davis shares her experiences with distance learning and the college planning process over the past year. Read more

City Charter High School: Balancing Structure and Flexibility for Students with Disabilities

City Charter High School: Balancing Structure and Flexibility for Students with Disabilities

A school that runs on student-teacher relationships seeks a balance between strong structures and flexible student support to sustain instruction during closures. Read more

City High alumnus reflects on an internship that gave her the confidence to succeed.

City High alumnus reflects on an internship that gave her the confidence to succeed.

Every student at City Charter High School graduates with real-world experience as an intern in a local business or organization. One recent graduate, Amaris Martin, now in college at Point Park University and focused on International Studies, looks back at her mentor and internship at TeenBloc. Read more

City High's Ajani Mohanty explores Robotics at HEBI Robotics

City High's Ajani Mohanty explores Robotics at HEBI Robotics

It could be said that Robotics is where engineering and technology collide. So, it's no wonder that self-described "STEM guy Ajani Mohanty decided to take a closer look at a Read more

Thanks to her Study Abroad internship at Pitt, Zoe Muzzy's horizons have truly expanded.

Thanks to her Study Abroad internship at Pitt, Zoe Muzzy's horizons have truly expanded.

For every student about to finish high school, there are some big choices to be made. Fortunately, there's an entire group of professionals dedicated to helping kids figure out what works for them at City Charter High School. This is clearly the case for Zoe Muzzy - a 3.8 GPA recent graduate who... Read more