City School has a rich history; It was founded by a group of teachers and parents from S.E.E.D over 42 years ago.

This is City School’s third location.

Our school is one of eleven schools known as the Secondary Alternative Schools West (SASW). The Administration team consists of one Principal and two Vice Principals. 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to ensure that youth engage critically in their own academic and personal growth by exploring socially relevant issues, examining diverse perspectives, and taking part in a friendly, nurturing and open community. Our focus on mental health and our community building practices are part of our commitment to building safe spaces and promoting social justice and equity.

Students are the ones in charge of their education. Their choices and voices are heard and taken into account.

• Smaller setting
• Regular classes
• More engagement
• No hiding

Students come to City from all across Toronto, as we are one of the only alternative schools who offer grade 9 courses. 

In addition to students coming to us from grade 8, we also have students transitioning from larger high schools across the city. 

Malvern, Northern, Oakwood, ESA, Rosedale Heights, Jarvis, Etobicoke CI, Humberside, YMCA Academy - as well as other alternative schools.

What pathways does City School support?

Grades 9 & 10

• Most classes are pre-determined, and everyone takes the same courses. 

Grade 11 & 12

• More flexibility, we do our best to offer a variety of options. 
• We are Usually able to offer Science, Math, English and Social Science Courses at both the College and University level. 
• Historically, we have not supported Grade 12 University Math or Science pathways **But that depends on what current students want!

We offer many other ways to obtain high school credits!

• Co-op is available with our Itinerant Co-op teacher for Grade 11+ students
• Dual Credits / SWAC
• TDSB e-Learning 
• Credit Recovery
• Interdisciplinary Courses 

Graduates

Over the last few years we have averaged 8 - 12 graduates per year; Evenly split between University, College, Trades and Workplace.

Returning to City after graduation is also an option - if there is a clear plan!