Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk

www.hsamckinley.org

Charter School 873 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Horizon Science Academy-McKinley Park is a public charter school located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the Concept Schools network, the academy serves students in grades K-8 with a rigorous academic focus that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is known for its college-preparatory mission, aiming to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in competitive high school environments and, eventually, higher education.

The school environment at Horizon Science Academy is characterized by a structured approach to learning, often featuring smaller class sizes and a dedicated focus on character development alongside core academics. By integrating a technology-rich curriculum with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving, the school seeks to close achievement gaps and foster a community of lifelong learners. Families in the area often choose the school for its disciplined culture, supportive faculty, and its commitment to ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in a global society.

873

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	720
Black	93
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
720 (82.5%)
Black
93 (10.7%)
White
54 (6.2%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Phone:	(773)247-8400
Website:	http://www.hsamckinley.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 85

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 70