Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, City Chs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Chs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
City Chs's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City Chs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Chs is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1677 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
56%
14%
White
27%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Chs's ranking?
City Chs is ranked #1677 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are City Chs often compared to?
City Chsis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Chs?
The graduation rate of City Chs is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend City Chs?
556 students attend City Chs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of City Chs students are Black, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Chs?
City Chs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does City Chs offer ?
City Chs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is City Chs part of?
City Chs is part of City CHS School District.
In what neighborhood is City Chs located?
City Chs is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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