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CATALYST - MARIA
https://catalystschools.org/maria
6727 S CALIFORNIA Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60629
49, 67, 94, X49
Orange
Student Body: 557
About the school

Catalyst Maria Charter School is a dynamic, vibrant school community serving Kindergarten-12th Grade in Chicago's Chicago Lawn neighborhood. Catalyst Maria is guided by a mission of providing college-preparatory and values-based education that allows scholars to thrive in their academic and social-emotional growth.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Demographics

0.2%
Asian
47.8%
Black
49.0%
Hispanic
2.2%
White
0.8%
Other

School Stats

14.9%
Diverse Learners
25.9%
Limited English
5.3%
Mobility Rate
30.5%
Chronic Truancy
83.8%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • Project Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering)

Creative

  • Ceramics
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club

Health And Wellness

  • Nutrition Workshop
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls

Parent And Community

  • Art Workshops
  • Community Service
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Cooking Club
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Dance Classes
  • ESL Workshops
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parent Patrol
  • Peace Circles
  • Safety Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Poetry Club
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
91.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
87.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
0
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
N/A
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: N/A%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.