Serving 577 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
City Chs's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Chs is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
56%
14%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Chs?
The graduation rate of City Chs is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend City Chs?
577 students attend City Chs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of City Chs students are Black, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Chs?
City Chs has a student ration of 11:1, 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.
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