City Charter High School

Summary:

City Charter High School is a public charter high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that serves 556 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the City Charter High School District, which is ranked 511 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

City Charter High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Keystone Exams, with only 24.6% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 28.2% in Biology, and 48.6% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 87.0% to 99.0% in recent years, but its dropout rate has also been relatively high, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6%. Additionally, 59.71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking 174 out of 284 Pennsylvania high schools for African American students, 449 out of 595 for White students, and 541 out of 664 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 155 out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools in 2011-2012 to 545 out of 686 in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as Keystone Oaks High School, City Charter High School generally underperforms on Keystone Exams and has a lower graduation rate. Despite these challenges, the school spends a significant amount per student, ranging from $20,207 to $21,758 in recent years, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

201 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 690-2489

District: City Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
545^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,712

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 556

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.6%

White:

27.5%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details City Charter High School ranks worse than 79.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at City Charter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at City Charter High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55.6%), White (27.5%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at City Charter High School is 11.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at City Charter High School is $20,712.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

City Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks City Charter High School 545^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See City Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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City Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks City Charter High School 511^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for City Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	50.27	367^th	593	38.1%
2006	68.00	200^th	604	66.9%
2007	70.29	183^rd	615	70.2%
2008	57.25	319^th	621	48.6%
2009	59.92	274^th	632	56.6%
2010	49.00	404^th	649	37.8%
2011	56.00	357^th	660	45.9%
2012	73.76	155^th	664	76.7%
2015	37.19	503^rd	680	26.0%
2016	63.92	316^th	677	53.3%
2017	51.34	410^th	663	38.2%
2018	36.47	500^th	673	25.7%
2019	32.78	516^th	693	25.5%
2022	35.05	475^th	634	25.1%
2023	24.47	537^th	674	20.3%
2024	23.40	545^th	686	20.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.03	52^nd	129	59.7%
2024	42.68	85^th	150	43.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.55	473^rd	652	27.5%
2024	22.82	541^st	664	18.5%

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Rank History for Female students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.78	564^th	665	15.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.94	368^th	502	26.7%
2024	45.55	234^th	513	54.4%

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Rank History for Male students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.56	456^th	662	31.1%

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Rank History for African American students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.49	180^th	260	30.8%
2024	37.09	174^th	284	38.7%

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Rank History for White students at City Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.56	463^rd	577	19.8%
2024	30.58	449^th	595	24.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for City Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	86	60	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2003	86	60	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2004	138	161	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2005	185	234	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2006	224	313	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
2007	208	295	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	507
2008	212	271	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	15	504
2009	221	302	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	22	549
2010	229	318	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	23	575
2011	213	291	2	12	1	0	55	0	574
2012	229	323	3	12	0	0	42	0	609
2013	237	316	7	10	0	0	52	0	622
2014	234	341	8	12	0	0	48	0	643
2015	261	303	8	14	0	0	48	0	634
2016	239	307	8	13	0	0	50	0	617
2017	227	336	6	11	0	0	53	0	633
2018	213	290	6	11	0	0	53	0	573
2019	196	290	6	5	0	0	59	0	556
2020	189	289	4	5	0	0	65	0	552
2021	168	267	4	7	2	0	59	0	507
2022	169	325	7	7	2	0	67	0	577
2023	153	309	13	11	3	0	67	0	556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at City Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	147	6.0	24.5	0
2003	147	6.0	24.5	0
2004	300	18.0	16.7	0
2005	421	28.6	14.7	0
2006	542	36.6	14.8	59.2
2007	507	39.9	12.7	61.7
2008	504	49.0	10.3	67.3
2009	549	47.0	11.7	62.8
2010	575	48.0	11.9	65.9
2011	574	47.8	12.0	61.7
2012	609	49.8	12.2	61.4
2013	622	43.8	14.2	66.2
2014	643	43.8	14.6	68.9
2015	634	39.0	16.2	67.8
2016	617	41.0	15.0	68.1
2017	633	41.3	15.3	66
2018	573	43.3	13.2	66.5
2019	556	40.8	13.6	58.3
2020	552	41.8	13.2	64.7
2021	507	54.5	9.3	62.9
2022	577	52.5	10.9	59.4
2023	556	48.0	11.5	59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio City Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	147	6.0	24.5	0
2003	147	6.0	24.5	0
2004	300	18.0	16.7	0
2005	421	28.6	14.7	0
2006	542	36.6	14.8	59.2
2007	507	39.9	12.7	61.7
2008	504	49.0	10.3	67.3
2009	549	47.0	11.7	62.8
2010	575	48.0	11.9	65.9
2011	574	47.8	12.0	61.7
2012	609	49.8	12.2	61.4
2013	622	43.8	14.2	66.2
2014	643	43.8	14.6	68.9
2015	634	39.0	16.2	67.8
2016	617	41.0	15.0	68.1
2017	633	41.3	15.3	66
2018	573	43.3	13.2	66.5
2019	556	40.8	13.6	58.3
2020	552	41.8	13.2	64.7
2021	507	54.5	9.3	62.9
2022	577	52.5	10.9	59.4
2023	556	48.0	11.5	59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for City Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$643 (3.2%)	$19,564 (96.8%)	$20,207
2020	$966 (4.6%)	$19,917 (95.4%)	$20,883
2021	$1,115 (5.1%)	$20,642 (94.9%)	$21,758
2022	$1,214 (5.9%)	$19,498 (94.1%)	$20,712

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on City Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 516^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 537^th of 674 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (City Charter High School)	40.1	16	24.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (City Charter High School)	45.1	19.2	25.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (City Charter High School)	66.6	56.8	9.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	556	556
African American	290	309	6.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	6	13	116.7%
Hispanic	5	11	120%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	196	153	21.9%
Two or More Races	59	67	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.3%	59.7%	1.4%

Schools Near City Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
City Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	201 Stanwix Street	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	City Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 690-2489	556	48	11.5	59.7%	153 (27.5%)	309 (55.6%)	11 (2.0%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.1%)	23.4	545^th of 686 public high schools	20.6%		24.5	537^th of 674 public high schools	20.3%	8	24.6	28.2	48.6											$20,712	$1,214	$19,498
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	914 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 392-4601	310	33	9.3	100.0%	6 (1.9%)	293 (94.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	8.5	612^th of 686 public high schools	10.8%		9.7	604^th of 674 public high schools	10.4%	8	8.0	21.4	32.1	2.3	4.3	2.3	3.0	9.5	9.5	9.1	17.0	15.9	14.0	$29,749	$4,405	$25,344
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12	Public	6-12	111 9th St	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-6100	845	49	17.1	99.9%	504 (59.6%)	230 (27.2%)	21 (2.5%)	14 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (8.5%)	79.4	115^th of 686 public high schools	83.2%		77.9	128^th of 674 public high schools	81.0%	13	32.9	72.8	90.3	71.8	56.9	48.2	59.5	77.7	77.7	90.2	84.4	82.2	85.7	$26,123	$3,361	$22,762
Passport Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	933 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Passport Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 376-3724	134	6	24.3		6 (4.5%)	125 (93.3%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.6	684^th of 686 public high schools	0.3%		1.3	674^th of 674 public high schools	0.0%	10	0.0	0.0	0.0											$27,854	$3,519	$24,335
Pittsburgh Brashear High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	590 Crane Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-7300	996	92	10.8	99.9%	284 (28.5%)	424 (42.6%)	118 (11.8%)	79 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (9.1%)	10.1	601^st of 686 public high schools	12.4%		5.9	631^st of 674 public high schools	6.4%	30	10.2	11.3	42.5											$25,823	$3,322	$22,501
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12	Public	6-12	3117 Centre Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-5900	286	36	8.0	99.3%	16 (5.6%)	254 (88.8%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	3.4	660^th of 686 public high schools	3.8%		5.5	635^th of 674 public high schools	5.8%	25	5.7	7.8	16.7	5.0	0.0	0.0	1.9	7.1	7.1	10.0	27.8	7.1	15.4	$25,233	$3,246	$21,987
The New Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	2500 Jonquil Way	Pittsburgh	15203	Allegheny County	The New Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 885-5200	56	15	3.7	100.0%	16 (28.6%)	36 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)								(n/a)														$26,529	$4,013	$22,516
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12	Public	6-12	107 Thackeray St	Pittsburgh	15213	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7620	616	38	16.3	100.0%	296 (48.1%)	234 (38.0%)	20 (3.2%)	21 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	95.2	15^th of 686 public high schools	97.8%		81.2	105^th of 674 public high schools	84.4%	90	79.0	80.4	90.2	40.4	53.9	47.4	47.4	64.0	64.0	53.0	59.6	63.2	59.3	$26,045	$3,351	$22,695
Pittsburgh Perry High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3875 Perrysville Ave	Pittsburgh	15214	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-3400	353	36	9.7	99.7%	36 (10.2%)	281 (79.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.8%)	4.8	643^rd of 686 public high schools	6.3%		7.7	616^th of 674 public high schools	8.6%	27	3.8	8.2	31.1											$23,554	$3,030	$20,524
Pittsburgh Carrick High School	Public	9-12	125 Parkfield St	Pittsburgh	15210	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7700	594	61	9.6	100.0%	238 (40.1%)	261 (43.9%)	15 (2.5%)	17 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.6%)	36.2	482^nd of 686 public high schools	29.7%		30.7	506^th of 674 public high schools	24.9%	24	33.7	26.5	61.4											$24,633	$3,169	$21,464

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What is the racial makeup of City Charter High School?

Students at City Charter High School are 56% African American, 28% White, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

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City Charter High School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend City Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended City Charter High School.

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