School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2020
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Catalyst Academy Charter School is a college-preparatory K-8 public charter school in Pittsburgh, focused on serving families in the Hill District, Garfield, East Liberty, Larimer, Lincoln-Lemington, Homewood, and East Hills communities as well as families from across Pittsburgh and neighboring communities that are looking for a great school. Any child in Pennsylvania is eligible to attend.Catalyst Academy is the first new K-8 charter school in Pittsburgh in 6 years and is located in theLincoln-Lemington neighborhood, in the former Lemington school building. We opened as a K-1 school in the fall of 2020, and will grow a grade each year to eventually serve kindergarten through 8th grade. In 2022-23, we will serve kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd, and 3rd grade. As a public charter school, Catalyst Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment school for any student, including students with special needs and English-language learners, in the city of Pittsburgh and other area communities.
- In 2020-2021, Catalyst was one of the only public schools in Pittsburgh to safely offer in-person learning 5-days / weekearning .
- Our mission is to create a world-class K-8 school where all children are prepared for college, career, and life. We believe in order for our students to be catalysts for their future, and the future for their families and communities, they need to be well prepared for college, career, and life.
- Three important core values guide us in pursuit of our mission:Belong. Grow. Achieve.
- Belong– All members of the Catalyst Academy Charter School community- scholars, families, teachers, and staff- will be embraced, respected, and supported.
- Grow– Every Catalyst Academy scholar, teacher, and staff member is committed to growing every day in alignment with our mission.
- Achieve– A great education should be acatalystfor each scholar to define and achieve their dreams.
- For more information, please visit our website,
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Catalyst Academy Charter School offer ?
Catalyst Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
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