charter schoolhighK-12

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr

5401 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609, United States

+1 (773) 498-3355

http://www.hsaswchicago.org

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Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Overview

About This School

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a charter school high in Chicago, Illinois, serving 712 students in grades K-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 10% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 58 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 77% Hispanic, 21% Black, and 2% White.

712

Total Students

K-12

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

58 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts10%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

charter school

Grade Levels

K-12

County

Cook County

Students per Counselor

356:1

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

10%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 28%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

356

Students per Counselor

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor356:1

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Student Demographics

Student Body

51.69%

Male

48.31%

Female

Total Enrollment: 712 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.69%

Hispanic77.11%

Asian0%

Black20.65%

Two or More Races0.42%

Native American0.14%

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr

Q: What is Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?

A: Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a high charter school located in Chicago.

Q: How many students attend Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?

A: Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr has approximately 712 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr - Chicago, IL

Quick Facts about Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
School Name	Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
School Type	charter school
Grade Levels	K-12
Location	5401 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609, Chicago, IL
County	Cook County
Phone	+1 (773) 498-3355
Total Students	712
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	58
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	10%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr

What is Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a high charter school located in Chicago.

How many students attend Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?

Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr has approximately 712 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?

The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is 12:1.

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