How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Catalyst Academy CS | Multicultural Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 247 | 250 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Catalyst Academy CS | Multicultural Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,360 | $15,760 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.8% | 18.4% |
| State Revenue | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Local Revenue | 80.1% | 80.0% |
Catalyst Academy CS
Federal State Local
Multicultural Academy CS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Catalyst Academy CS | Multicultural Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| African American | 87.9% | 86.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.9% | 96.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Catalyst Academy CS | Multicultural Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 180:1 | 260:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 63.2% | 38.0% |
School Types
Catalyst Academy CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Multicultural Academy CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.