Catalyst Academy Charter School serves 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Catalyst Academy Charter School's student population of 258 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
The diversity score of Catalyst Academy Charter School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
89%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Catalyst Academy Charter School?
258 students attend Catalyst Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Catalyst Academy Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catalyst Academy Charter School?
Catalyst Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catalyst Academy Charter School offer ?
Catalyst Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Catalyst Academy Charter School part of?
Catalyst Academy Charter School is part of Catalyst Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Catalyst Academy Charter School located?
Catalyst Academy Charter School is located in the Lincoln Lemington Belmar neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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