Gage Park High School vs Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 796 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gage Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
712 students
| Measure | Gage Park High School Chicago, Illinois | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #615 of 691 | – |
| National rank | #16124 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 392 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 18% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on math proficiency (18% vs 5%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is the larger school with 712 students compared with 392.
- •Gage Park High School is a public school while Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gage Park High School better than Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gage Park High School and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
About 796 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gage Park High School: 392. Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gage Park High School and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr rank in Illinois?
Gage Park High School is 615th of 691 and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is unranked among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).