How do you get into Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago Charter?

Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.

Does Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago Charter have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago Charter

5401 S WESTERN AVE · 734 students · grades K-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

89%

district 86% (+4)

Enroll in college

58%

district 65% (-7)

CPS status

Not Applicable

district accountability

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About HORIZON - SOUTHWEST

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5401 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · 7734983355

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago Charter?: Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.
Does Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago Charter have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

Closest other high schools

Gage Park High School · 0.4 mi
Ombudsman Chicago - South · 0.8 mi
Back of the Yards IB High School · 1.0 mi
Peace & Education Coalition HS · 1.0 mi
Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy HS · 1.1 mi
Ellen H Richards Career Academy High School · 1.2 mi

School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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