For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 258 students in Catalyst Academy Charter School District.
51±¬ÁÏs in Catalyst Academy Charter School District have a diversity score of 0.20, which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
258 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.59
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,047 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,589 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,047
$23,696
Spending / Student
$9,589
$23,119
Best Catalyst Academy Charter School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Catalyst Academy Charter School
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Catalyst Academy Charter School District?
Catalyst Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 258 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Catalyst Academy Charter School District?
89% of Catalyst Academy Charter School District 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 District?
Catalyst Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Catalyst Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,589 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
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