Catalyst Academy Charter School
Our mission is to create a world-class K-8 school where all children are prepared for college, career, and life.
What Is Catalyst Academy?
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 the Lincoln-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 2021-22, we will serve kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd 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 / week with a distance learning option for families that needed it. Catalyst provides digital backpacks with iPads for all scholars.
Our Core Values
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 a catalyst for each scholar to define and achieve their dreams.
Our Approach
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