City High In the News

Making a Difference

City Charter High School's amazing students, teachers, alumni and Pittsburgh's community partners make a difference everyday. Read about their achievements both in-school and out!

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.

Interview with Dr. Dara Ware Allen, CEO of City Charter High School - Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report

Interview with Dr. Dara Ware Allen, CEO of City Charter High School - Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report

Dr. Allen takes a moment with Soul Pitt to talk about the many core innovations that make City High's education model so unique and successful. Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report - Episode #40 Read more

Shamara Ray, City High Alumna Class of 2016 Opens Her Own Bakery in the Pittsburgh Brentwood neighborhood

Shamara Ray, City High Alumna Class of 2016 Opens Her Own Bakery in the Pittsburgh Brentwood neighborhood

Shamara Ray, Class of 2016, puts her baking education and experience to work at her bakery, Love Made Edible. "Ray interned at Grandview Bakery on Mt. Washington while she attended City Charter High School". Read more

As 20th anniversary approaches, City Charter High School is renewed for five years

As 20th anniversary approaches, City Charter High School is renewed for five years

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board on Wednesday unanimously approved renewing the charter for the downtown-based City High through June 2027. Read more

After City High, Brandon Mason discovers there are even more way to explore his authentic desire to help people.

After City High, Brandon Mason discovers there are even more way to explore his authentic desire to help people.

His City High internship led him to an elder care and senior living community with the hopes of learning more about physical therapy. There, he discovered more about his communication, initiative and leadership skills. Read more

After an internship at The Warhol, City High's Raine Venturino discovers there's "art" at the end of the tunnel.

After an internship at The Warhol, City High's Raine Venturino discovers there's "art" at the end of the tunnel.

"I learned that art can be a career. I was always told that you really can't get anywhere in things like that... but now I feel stronger about going down the art path... with an art degree, you can still be in places like museums...and involve yourself with that community." Read more

About The Andy Warhol Museum

About The Andy Warhol Museum

The Andy Warhol Museum is one of the four Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh, together reaching more than 1.4 million people a year through exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach. Read more

City High's Thandi Weaver gets the chance of a lifetime, plus a byline in the Post-Gazette.

City High's Thandi Weaver gets the chance of a lifetime, plus a byline in the Post-Gazette.

Getting published is a dream for many people. But for this 17-year-old City High student, it was an amazing experience... one that will go a long way toward opening doors along her future career path. Read more