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Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
5401 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,142
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cs AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Cs Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Catalyst Charter - Maria ESCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,102 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PKCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 853 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #278 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a public school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 746 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,897 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
What grades does Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr serve?
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr rank in IL?
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr ranks #1,897 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr a Title I school?
No, Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
90.8% of students at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (773) 498-3355
- Area population (ZIP 60609)
- 64,268
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60609; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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