Place-based Learning

City High School was founded on the premise that great learning happens when students are engaged in the world around them. We view all of Downtown Tucson – and more broadly, Southern Arizona – as our extended campus. While rooted in the activities and lectures each day in classrooms, schoolwork at City High School also takes place in museums, open spaces, nearby neighborhoods, and the surrounding region.

Teachers and students work closely with community partners to engage students in community-based projects in a real world setting.

City High School is connected with efforts in other schools locally and around the country to integrate place-based learning and service learning throughout our curriculum.