Catalyst - Maria Charter School
Charter · K-12
At a glance
Adjusted for low-income share, results sit in the top 20% of CPS schools with published IAR results (adjusted view, disclosed method - ISBE Report Card 2026). 78% of teachers stayed from one year to the next, below what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2026). In 2021–22, 591 applications were recorded for 118 offers (GoCPS, 2021–22 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- 35% of students were chronically absent in 2026 - about what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2026).
- Social-emotional fit
- 60% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - about what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2026). There is 1 school counselor per 1086 students.
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade. How the adjusted view works
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 6727 S CALIFORNIA AVE
- Neighborhood
- Chicago Lawn
- Phone
- (773)993-1770
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Drawing, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Student Art Club, Ceramics, Drama, Sketching
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Pom-Pon, Boys' Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Boys' Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Unknown - no CPS school ID on record
Programs (1)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CATALYST - MARIA - General Education Charter | 9-9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Jul 2026 |
Parent questions & conversation
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