Overview
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 873 students. It is part of the Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictHorizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60609
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170141006254
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment873
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino82.1%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)