HORIZON SCIENCE ACAD-MCKINLEY PK
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 790 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Horizon Science Academy-McKinley Park is a public charter school located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the Concept Schools network, the academy serves students in grades K-8 with a rigorous academic focus that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is known for its college-preparatory mission, aiming to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in competitive high school environments and, eventually, higher education.
The school environment at Horizon Science Academy is characterized by a structured approach to learning, often featuring smaller class sizes and a dedicated focus on character development alongside core academics. By integrating a technology-rich curriculum with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving, the school seeks to close achievement gaps and foster a community of lifelong learners. Families in the area often choose the school for its disciplined culture, supportive faculty, and its commitment to ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in a global society.
For more information, contact Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk at (773) 247-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60609-2211
(773) 247-8400
HORIZON SCIENCE ACAD-MCKINLEY PK is a public Title I Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 790 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
- Total Students:
- 790
- Teachers:
- 58.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 790 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON SCIENCE ACAD-MCKINLEY PK is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 83.9%
- White
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.