November 27, 2024 - City Charter High School is proud to announce it has been nationally recognized as one of the Best Schools in America by Niche, the country’s leading college and school search platform. Niche has ranked City High as the #1 Charter High School in the Pittsburgh Area for 2025!

This prestigious ranking reflects City High’s exceptional performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche including academic performance, extracurricular activity opportunities, data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education, and user input from current students, alumni, and parents. 

“We’re encouraged and proud that we’ve played a pivotal role in helping to change the educational landscape in Pittsburgh with our student-centered and teaming approach to education,” said City High CEO Dr. Dara Ware Allen.  “This achievement recognizes what we have been striving for: that ALL students can achieve amazing things when their potential is nurtured and they are held to high expectations.”  

To explore City High’s profile and view the complete list of 2025 rankings, methodologies and data sources, visit niche.com. 

City High would like to thank its staff, students, parents, and community for making this national recognition possible.