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!
College-bound honors student locks in a major and a major scholarship after remarkable internship.
City Charter High School Ranked #1 Charter High School in the Pittsburgh Area
City Charter High School has been named the #1 Charter High School in the Pittsburgh Area for 2025 by Niche. This recognition highlights City High's outstanding performance in academics, extracurriculars, and community impact, based on data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education. Read more
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'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 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.
"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
About the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
City High is fortunate to have the URA join our roster of internship partners, sharing a real-world work experience with our students and helping them explore their career ambitions. Thanks to Tanika Harris and Alicia Majors-Myrick. Read more
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