City Chs vs. Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Should you attend City Chs or Pittsburgh Capa 6-12? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at City Chs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at City Chs.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at City Chs.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at City Chs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at City Chs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the City Charter High School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of City Chs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)
(Top 30% in PA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Chs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the City Charter High School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Chs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the City Charter High School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Chs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the City Charter High School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
(Top 10% in PA)
(Top 10% in PA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of City Chs with the average graduation rate observed in the City Charter High School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of City Chs by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of City Chs by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at City Chs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the City Charter High School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at City Chs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the City Charter High School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at City Chs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the City Charter High School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at City Chs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the City Charter High School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at City Chs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the City Charter High School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of City Chs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the City Charter High School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at City Chs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the City Charter High School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
(15-16 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at City Chs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the City Charter High School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2016)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
City Chs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 564 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 826 students in grades 6-12, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
564 students
826 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
30% | 70%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#378 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
105
Grade 7 Students
-
124
Grade 8 Students
-
88
Grade 9 Students
149
137
Grade 10 Students
173
139
Grade 11 Students
151
113
Grade 12 Students
91
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
58%
26%
% White
26%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
