Our Mission
Our mission is to create a world-class K-8 school where all children are prepared for college, career, and life in an educational environment aligned with our core values: Belong. Grow. Achieve.
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.
We opened as a K-1 school at the height of the pandemic in the fall of 2020. We were recognized nationally for our response to the pandemic. We will serve kindergarten through 7th grade in the 2026-2027 school year, and we will grow by one grade each year until we serve kindergarten through 8th 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.
Catalyst Academy is located in the Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood, in the former Lemington school building.
We appreciate your consideration of support for Catalyst Academy!