PACS Temporarily Relocates to Champion Commons Building in Garfield

PACS Temporarily Relocates to Champion Commons Building in Garfield

By January 31st, PACS teachers, administrators and students will move to their new location for the second semester.

January 20, 2026

Passport Academy Embraces PBIS Program Fostering Positive, Safe Learning Environments

Passport Academy Embraces PBIS Program Fostering Positive, Safe Learning Environments

Transforming School Climate Through Consistency, Recognition, and Care

January 7, 2026

Passport Academy Students "Caught" Spray Painting in Pittsburgh

Passport Academy Students "Caught" Spray Painting in Pittsburgh

Don’t worry. It was all part of a hands-on art field trip with Rivers of Steel.

December 16, 2025

PACS Students Build Real-World Skills With CNX’s Mentorship Academy

PACS Students Build Real-World Skills With CNX’s Mentorship Academy

Partnership Propels Students Toward Successful Futures

December 4, 2025

Passport Academy Community Goes All In for Fall 2025 Spirit Week

Passport Academy Community Goes All In for Fall 2025 Spirit Week

From Pajama Day to Throwback Thursday, PACS staff and students brought their creativity, joy and personalities to this fall's Spirit Week!

October 31, 2025

PACS Partner’s Message to Students: Love Shouldn’t Hurt

PACS Partner’s Message to Students: Love Shouldn’t Hurt

With support from the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, PACS helps students recognize red flags, build respect and shape healthier relationships.

October 21, 2025

Passport Academy Charter School Redefines “Going Back to School”

Passport Academy Charter School Redefines “Going Back to School”

At PACS, returning to school often means getting a second or third chance to change the future.

October 2, 2025

Challenging Minds, Bodies and Perspectives: How PACS Students Spent Their Summer Vacations

Challenging Minds, Bodies and Perspectives: How PACS Students Spent Their Summer Vacations

Whether biking across the country, interning at CNX Resources or embracing new opportunities at Penn State, PACS students spent the summer redefining their limits.

September 5, 2025

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About Passport Academy Charter School | News Hub – See What's Possible

You're not like everyone else. Neither are we.

No matter what's gotten in your way, at Passport Academy Charter School (PACS), we'll work with you to create an individualized plan for both high school and postgraduation success—to college, to a vocational program, or straight to a career that fits who you are. Our students gain:

  • Tuition-free schooling in downtown Pittsburgh
  • A flexible schedule that works with your job, your family, and your life
  • An individualized learning approach to meet your personal needs
  • Support from passionate, professional Pennsylvania-certified teachers
  • The opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma that meets all state requirements

Our newshub offers a look inside this promise in action. Browse our stories to learn more about the student experience at PACS.

Visit our website to learn more and apply now: https://www.passportacademycharter.org/