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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 vs. City Chs

Should you attend Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 or City Chs? 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.

School Overview

School
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
City Chs
201 Stanwix Street, Suuite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

City Chs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
826 students
564 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at City Chs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
30% | 70%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at City Chs.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at City Chs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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 2022-23 school year.
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 CHS School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#422 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#1677 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of City Chs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
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 CHS School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)
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.
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 CHS School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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.
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 CHS School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of City Chs with the average graduation rate observed in the City CHS School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 by grade.
This chart displays the students of City Chs by grade.
Grade 6 Students
105
-
Grade 7 Students
124
-
Grade 8 Students
88
-
Grade 9 Students
137
149
Grade 10 Students
139
173
Grade 11 Students
113
151
Grade 12 Students
120
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 CHS School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 CHS School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
58%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 CHS School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
26%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 CHS School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 CHS School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.59
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of City Chs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the City CHS School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
91%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 CHS School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
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.
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 CHS School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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