How do you get into Catalyst - Maria Charter School?

Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.

Does Catalyst - Maria Charter School have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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Catalyst - Maria Charter School

6727 S CALIFORNIA AVE · 531 students · grades K-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

87%

district 86% (+2)

CPS status

Not Applicable

district accountability

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About CATALYST - MARIA

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.

6727 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60629 · 7739931770

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Catalyst - Maria Charter School?: Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.
Does Catalyst - Maria Charter School have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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