Catalyst is a public charter school open to all Chicago students.  We serve all students no matter what their race, ethnicity, ancestry, country of origin, language spoken, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, academic ability or need for special educations services.  We believe all children can learn and we take an individualized approach to each student’s development.

The deadline to be included in the 2024-2025 lottery is March 18, 2023. The Catalyst Maria K-8 and 10-12 lottery is scheduled at the time and date below:

Catalyst Maria

6727 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60627

March 19, 2023, 2024 at 9am

Applications are still accepted after the lottery, and scholars will either begin the enrollment process if a seat at the desired grade level is available or will be added to the waiting list for the desired grade.