HORIZON SCI ACAD - SOUTHWEST CHTR

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a public charter school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 723 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 11th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.

Horizon Science Academy - Southwest Charter, located at 5401 S. Western Ave in Chicago, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide a structured, college-preparatory environment that aims to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its core academics, the school fosters a supportive community culture that stresses character development and parental involvement. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized learning strategies, Horizon Science Academy works to address the individual needs of its students while maintaining high expectations for academic performance. Its location in the Gage Park/Brighton Park area makes it a key educational option for families in the southwest side of Chicago looking for an alternative to the traditional district-run school system.

For more information, contact Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr at (773) 498-3355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609-5438
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HORIZON SCI ACAD - SOUTHWEST CHTR is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 723 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
723
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 723 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.9%
Black or African American
30.3%
White
0.4%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.