Very Good
#511 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 18% in state
City Chs
High School · City Chs · Pittsburgh, PA
A charter high school in Pittsburgh, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
201 Stanwix Street Suuite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Math 25% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at City Chs score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2017, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where City Chs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 95Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,926
Median home value
$557,800
Median rent
$1,963/mo
College educated
76.6%
Homeownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Urban Pathways 6-12 CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
City Chs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
City Chs is listed in City CHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Chs
City Chs is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of City Chs, serving approximately 564 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Chs
What grades does City Chs serve?
City Chs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend City Chs?
City Chs has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Chs?
The student-teacher ratio at City Chs is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City Chs rank in PA?
City Chs ranks #511 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is City Chs's MySchoolScout rating?
City Chs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at City Chs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Chs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is City Chs a charter school?
Yes, City Chs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City Chs a Title I school?
No, City Chs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Chs?
93.3% of students at City Chs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (412) 690-2489
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15222)
- 5,649
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15222; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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