Serving 710 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3282 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
70%
27%
Black
29%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter's ranking?
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter is ranked #3282 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter?
710 students attend Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter?
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter offer ?
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter part of?
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter located?
Horizon Sci - Southwest Charter is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Gage Park.
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