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City of Bridges High School
City of Bridges High School, nominated by KnowledgeWorks, is a high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that describes itself as an independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban area.
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Governance Independent (Private) School
Grades High
Students 60
Locale Suburban, Urban
Head of School Randy Bartlett
Demographics
Percentage of students*
—
English Learners
—
Free/Reduced Lunch
21%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 4%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 4%
White 80%
2+ Races —
Why City of Bridges High School was nominated
It's a true student-centered approach to PBL with students working to solve real-world issues, direct participation by students in governance alongside a focus on justice and mindfulness make this school very unique!
Student experience design
City of Bridges is designed to provide young people with the opportunity to co-design a secondary school experience that provides them with the knowledge, skills and understanding to follow any path that they choose. This is accomplished in an inclusive, supporting, and joyful learning environment.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Project-based Learning |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Blended Learning
Co-leadership
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Early College High School
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Industry-recognized Credentials
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-age Classrooms
No Tracked Classes
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
key reasons for innovating
Improve school culture
Increase student agency
Increase teacher agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.