Overview

Catalyst Maria Charter School is a public charter school in Chicago, IL, offering AP courses, Project Lead The Way curriculum, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 656 schools in Chicago Public Schools.

School Rating

Catalyst Maria Charter School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
6/10
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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2024. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

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About the School


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Neighborhood

6727 South California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
School leader: Ms Dawn Sandoval
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