City Charter High School

City Charter High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a total enrollment of 556 students. While the school maintains high graduation and low dropout rates, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the statewide averages, particularly in Algebra I and Biology.

Compared to other Pennsylvania high schools, City Charter High School has a fluctuating statewide ranking between 475 and 537 out of 634 to 693 schools and is currently rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly African American (55.58%), with smaller percentages of white (27.52%), Hispanic (1.98%), Asian (2.34%), and multiracial (12.05%) students. Additionally, a high percentage of students (59.71%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $20,712, which is above the state average, and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, the academic challenges at City Charter High School suggest that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum, instructional methods, and support systems to better prepare students for standardized assessments and improve overall academic outcomes. The school's demographic diversity and socioeconomic challenges should also be considered when developing strategies for improvement.