Overview
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont is a public other serving grades 0–9 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 785 students. It is part of the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont 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
9.8:1 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
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–9
DistrictHorizon Science Acad-Belmont
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60639
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170141206309
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment785
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino41.2%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian53.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
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 %84%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)