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City High's Professional Advantage

4-Day School Week and Financial Literacy are Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders

City High's New Admissions OPEN HOUSE & School Tour

Join us October 4th, 10 a.m. - Noon

8th Graders & Transferring 9th Graders, don't miss this event! Tour the school, visit classrooms, talk with teachers and student ambassadors, and APPLY in person!

City High – An Innovative 9-12 High School with a Proven Formula

Twenty years ago, we researched cutting-edge schools across the country to find the perfect mix of best practices with one goal: to graduate students ready for life.

Our curriculum for grades 9-12 is rigorous and relevant to the modern world. Furthermore, career-mapping, workforce skills literacy and mentored internships ensure our students graduate tech-savvy, college and career ready.

Today, this unique educational model continues to prove itself. With free* laptops, year-round classes, a low student/teacher ratio, and focus on college and career readiness, City High averages a 94% graduation rate – across all demographic groups.

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Find out how you can become tech-savvy and well prepared for the challenges of college, career… and life.

A Unique Place...by Design

Technology was a founding principle at City High. We recognized early on, the importance of emerging technology as a learning tool as well as a vital skill for the modern workplace. So we make sure that in addition to FREE* laptops, our students also get the software skills training and certifications to prepare them for their future.

Technology Infused Education

Mentored Internship

A career-focused experience convinces students that what they do at City High impacts their future. So, all graduates complete a 13-week Mentored Internship to explore a potential career and get a taste of the real work environment. But before they go out into the business world, we arm them with business orientation skills, like time-management, collaboration and an overall professional work ethic.

Teacher Looping

City High teachers “loop” with the same students over all 4 years, so our students really get to know their teachers... and vice versa. This results in a more personalized teaching approach. More importantly, it gives us better insight into each child’s individual learning style and pitfalls, so we can adapt to make sure every child stays engaged and learns to the best of their ability.

Curriculum

Interdisciplinary, project-based learning sets City High apart. Our students are not just taught facts and information, but how to teach themselves and collaborate with others to learn. Their studies focus on Cultural Literacy, Information Literacy, Scientific Literacy and Workskills & Financial Literacy, which collectively prepare them with the skills needed to become 21st century learners.

Year-round Learning

City High uses a unique Trimester school year: three 62-class day sessions with month-long Winter, Spring and Summer breaks. Our students grow to love these well-placed breaks from class. And since the material from the previous session is still fresh, they don’t need to start over in a particular study area when the break is over.

Distance Learning Preparedness

From its inception, City High has offered FREE* Laptops, software training and certification, and tech support to keep students connected. They check and submit assignments online – often communicate with teachers and each other through email, Google Meet, text and phone. Our students regularly use Google Classroom – creating a “virtual classroom” so they can learn wherever they are.

College & Career Planning

Using innovations like career mapping, goal setting, peer sharing, mentored internships, and resumé & mock job Interview classes, City High students are well prepared for the their place in the world after high school. To facilitate success, they are supported by a dedicated Post-High School Planning Team.

Life Skills

In addition to traditional areas of learning (like STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), students are exposed to life-skills, including Financial Literacy, independent study and teamwork and learn soft skills like discipline, patience, concentration, and listening to take with them, no matter what they do in life.

Academic Calendar

Take a look at key dates in our schedule and find out about our unique trimester school year.

Schedule a Tour

Learn how to schedule your appointment for a tour of City High.

Dress Code

A professional dress code suitable for business is a school requirement.

School Safety

Find out why City High has earned an "A" Health and Safety rating - from niche.com.

Student Handbook

Get all the practical information you'll need on student life at City High.

News, Events & Updates

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City High Is Social

Student Spotlights

Internship Highlight: Raemir Moore - Setting a New Standard

This trimester, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Raemir, an exceptional intern who has truly made his mark at the Western PA School for Blind Children.

City High in the News

City High Featured on iHeartRadio

Our CEO, Dr. Dara Allen, was recently featured on iHeartRadio, where she shared about City High's mission and encouraged people to attend the Fall Open House on October 4th.

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Something for Everyone

Hands-on STEM labs, student-run Robotics team, Programming electives, Anatomy & Physiology labs, college-credit classes, Adobe and Microsoft certifications, social clubs, musical theater, on-site fitness, dances, cultural field trips… and so much more!

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