Catalyst Charter School serves 180 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catalyst Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Catalyst Charter School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Catalyst Charter School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
87%
14%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Catalyst Charter School?
180 students attend Catalyst Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Catalyst Charter School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalyst Charter School?
Catalyst Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catalyst Charter School offer ?
Catalyst Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Catalyst Charter School part of?
Catalyst Charter School is part of Catalyst Academy CS School District.
In what neighborhood is Catalyst Charter School located?
Catalyst Charter School is located in the Lincoln Lemington Belmar neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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