Horizon Science Academy – Southwest Chicago

Horizon Science Academy – Southwest Chicago

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
5401 S Western Ave,  Chicago, IL
4.0
710 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
930
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
450
Verbal
480
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
754:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
70.5%
Black
27.9%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 71 Students
Loyola University Chicago 58 Students
DePaul University 49 Students
Northern Illinois University 43 Students
Dominican University 43 Students
Roosevelt University 39 Students
Illinois State University 37 Students
Northwestern University 30 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28 Students
Eastern Illinois University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 23 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 10 Students
Mechanical Engineering 10 Students
Nursing Assistant 9 Students
Architecture 7 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 16 Reviews
1.0 Parent
12/13/2024
They definitely need to work on certain teachers that really start placing their a game in helping students in their struggles i wont mention names but some of these teachers dont care about the students its all about the money truly sad but true.
3.0
5/19/2024
my name is Ismail Anarbekov i am from kyrgyzstan now i am study in manas ata high school i have been studing there for four years
5.0 Senior
12/6/2023
My overall experience at Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago has been a good one. Being here since the 4th grade has allowed me to see the school change for the better. The influence of HSA has made me a much better and understanding person to the world around me.

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Horizon Science Academy – Southwest Chicago is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 710 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Horizon Science Academy – Southwest Chicago has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 930. The average home value in this area is $266,826. Discover additional schools in the area, like Catalyst Maria Charter School, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, Mansueto High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horizon Science Academy – Southwest Chicago.

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