City High In the News

At City High, innovation drives our mission to meet the evolving needs of students. Our 4-day school week prioritizes student success, fosters resilience, and offers a balanced, future-focused education. Read more

City High has redefined high school education through immersive learning in Pittsburgh's commercial center for over two decades. This pioneering approach attracts a diverse student population from more than 50 regional middle schools, creating a dynamic community of learners Read more

Pittsburgh Magazine recently featured an article by City Charter High School spotlighting its innovative 4PLUS four-day schedule and comprehensive financial literacy curriculum. Read more

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

In August, our innovative 4-day school week was featured on WPXI. The segment highlighted how this schedule benefits both students and staff by providing an extra day for self-directed learning, work opportunities, or rest. The feature showcased City High's commitment to student-centered learning. Read more

City High School CEO Dr. Dara Ware Allen was recently featured on iHeartMedia's *CEOs You Should Know* podcast, where she discussed her leadership at the innovative public charter school. Read more

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