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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

City High Receives Commendation for Its Cafeteria Program

City High Receives Commendation for Its Cafeteria Program

City High's School Food Services received commendation from the PA Department of Education for their fresh ingredient use and emphasis on scratch cooking. The recognition underscores dedication to nutrition excellence. Read more

City Charter High School Certified as a High-Quality Charter School

City Charter High School Certified as a High-Quality Charter School

City High was recognized by the PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS) as a High-Quality Charter School. Read more

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

City High teacher partners with CMU for LEAP Program

City High teacher partners with CMU for LEAP Program

LEAP gives City High students a deep dive into arts and humanities through collaborative effort with Carnegie Mellon University. Read more

City High Teacher Cliff Luft Wins Robert F Kennedy Teaching Award

City High Teacher Cliff Luft Wins Robert F Kennedy Teaching Award

10th grade English teacher and Education Leader Cliff Luft wins Annual Schools That Can Robert F. Kennedy Awards Read more

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