For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 258 students in Catalyst Academy Charter School District.
Public Schools 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
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
231 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
89%
14%
# White Students
3 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
1%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
53
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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 Public Schools (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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