D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Catalyst Academy CS

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 7061 Lemington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
258
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1003.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −39 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 7061 Lemington Avenue
City Pittsburgh
ZIP Code 15206
District 4200904
NCES School ID 420090407681
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15206

Understanding the community around Catalyst Academy CS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,978
Per Capita Income $49,142
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.4%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $281,500
Median Rent $1,220
Owner-Occupied 40.6%
Renter-Occupied 59.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Catalyst Academy CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.5%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
White 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 258
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Catalyst Academy CS?
Catalyst Academy CS has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Catalyst Academy CS?
Catalyst Academy CS has 258 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Catalyst Academy CS serve?
Catalyst Academy CS serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Catalyst Academy CS receive per student?
Catalyst Academy CS receives $23,133 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Catalyst Academy CS in 15206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$287,813
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,774
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
59.4%

Other Schools in 15206

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026