Serving 864 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School's student population of 864 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School 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 Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School is 0.29, 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
#2207 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
84%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School's ranking?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School is ranked #2207 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School often compared to?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stem Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School?
The graduation rate of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School?
864 students attend Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School offer ?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School part of?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Park Charter School is part of Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Park Charter Sch School District.
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