Top Rankings
City CHS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 594 students in City CHS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in City CHS School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
594 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
City CHS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#432 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
60%
14%
% White
25%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,736 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,030
$23,724
Spending / Student
$18,736
$23,146
Best City CHS School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Chs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City CHS School District?
City CHS School District manages 1 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the rank of City CHS School District?
City CHS School District is ranked #441 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City CHS School District?
60% of City CHS School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City CHS School District?
City CHS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is City CHS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,736 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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