Richards Career Academy HS vs Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 3.9/10. Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is significantly larger with 746 students, about 2.4× the size of Richards Career Academy HS (315). In math proficiency, Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr leads at 18.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago, IL
3.9/10
High School9th – 12th
315 students
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Chicago, IL
7.9/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
746 students
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| Metric | Richards Career Academy HS | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.0 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.6% | 90.8% |
| Environment Score | 2.5 | 8.9 |
| State Rank | #3,569 of 3,814 | #685 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Richards Career Academy HS | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 5.0% | 18.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 5.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Richards Career Academy HS | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 315 | 746 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.6% | 90.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 65–69% | 90%+ |
| District | Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 | Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 |
| City | Chicago | Chicago |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago (60609) | Chicago (60609) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,142 | $54,142 |
| Median Home Value | $251,600 | $251,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | 25.3% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |