Catalyst Academy CS vs Pittsburgh Westinghouse
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalyst Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 6–12
573 students
| Measure | Catalyst Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Westinghouse Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,627 | #583 of 618 |
| National rank | #25022 of 50,301 | #15802 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 315 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 9% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catalyst Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 16.8).
- •Catalyst Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 103.7%).
- •Pittsburgh Westinghouse does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.1).
- •Pittsburgh Westinghouse is the larger school with 573 students compared with 315.
- •Catalyst Academy CS is a charter school while Pittsburgh Westinghouse is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catalyst Academy CS better than Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
On the Success Index (US), Catalyst Academy CS ranks higher (50.2 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catalyst Academy CS and Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalyst Academy CS: 315. Pittsburgh Westinghouse: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalyst Academy CS and Pittsburgh Westinghouse rank in Pennsylvania?
Catalyst Academy CS is 1004th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Westinghouse is 583rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).