Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2245 W Pershing Rd,  Chicago, IL
4.0
3.2
853 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cafer Cengiz
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
32.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
19
Reading
21
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
53.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
454:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
84.6%
Black
8%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Charter HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 148 Students
DePaul University 107 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 89 Students
Loyola University Chicago 87 Students
Northern Illinois University 75 Students
Northwestern University 64 Students
Purdue University 62 Students
Roosevelt University 59 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 56 Students
University of Chicago 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Business 31 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Biology 16 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Accounting 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 23 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/13/2023
Horizon Science Academy Mckinley Park was a really good was to start and open up. It tought me how to be involved with diffrent things. Some classes were hard but there was always someone there to turn to and ask for help. Very friendly and responsibale enviornment to be in. I really like it here.
5.0 Parent
3/15/2022
Love this school! My children have been attending since KG and the teachers are so dedicated and really care for the students
4.0 Senior
12/20/2020
Loved the small school environment, it really allowed me to learn better and have a better relationships with my teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/4/2025
The teachers were amazing and kept us abreast of our son's progress (or lack thereof) throughout the year. They offered extra support when needed and made sure our son had the tools to balance his AP courses and his commitment to two different team sports.The principal was easy to get in contact wit...
2.0 parent
3/22/2025
This school is horrible if your child has a disability run and run as fast as you can.They make it seem like they want to help but in reality they’re set your child up for failure. They don’t try to find the root cause they’re just suspend your kid and hit you with the attendance policy … If you can...
5.0 teacher
6/9/2022
Horizon Science Academy-McKinley Park is a wonderful school with caring teachers, the best students in all of Chicago (and probably the whole world, but I am pretty biased), and amazing supportive friendly families. The school gets students ready for college and even helps students find scholarships...
1.0 parent
5/16/2022
My child was beaten up by the kids at this school in his first day.

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Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 2245 W Pershing Rd in Chicago, IL. The school has a total enrollment of 853 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $375,812. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horizon Science Academy – Southwest Chicago, Mansueto High School, Latino Youth High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park.

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