At a glance
Reported students
712
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter: 712 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 712 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.1%) and Black (20.6%). English learners represent 29.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic77.1%
- Black20.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
417 reported students
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
Other · Grades KG–12
1,107 reported students
CICS - Longwood Campus
Other · Grades 03–12
1,137 reported students
Stock Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
194 reported students
Thomas Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
123 reported students
Catalpa Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Charter - Maria ES Other · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–12 | 1,107 | 1.8 mi |
| Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park Charter Sch Other · Charter · Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park Charter Sch | KG–12 | 873 | 1.9 mi |
| Thomas Early Childhood Center Other · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–PK | 123 | 2.2 mi |
| District 99 Early Childhood Center Other · Cicero SD 99 | PK–PK | 232 | 4.6 mi |
| A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center Other · A E R O Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 4.9 mi |
| IL Center for Rehab & Educ-R Other · Dept of Human Services | 04–12 | 0 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter
What grades does Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter serve?
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter?
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter reported 712 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 712 students and 58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter in?
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Catalyst Charter - Maria ES (1.8 mi), Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park Charter Sch (1.9 mi), Thomas Early Childhood Center (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.