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Fostering STEM excellence and character in a supportive K-12 environment.
Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory education to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled in a vibrant community, the school fosters a supportive and stimulating learning environment where academic excellence is paramount. With a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for inquiry from an early age. The academy's holistic approach extends beyond academics, promoting character development, leadership qualities, and community engagement. Students benefit from dedicated teachers, small class sizes, and a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including robotics clubs, academic competitions, and community service initiatives, designed to enrich their educational experience. Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago is committed to preparing every student for success in higher education and beyond, cultivating well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact on the world. Families choosing Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago can expect a partnership dedicated to their child's growth. The school prides itself on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and every student feels valued. Regular communication between home and school, combined with opportunities for parental involvement, ensures a strong support system for each student's journey toward academic achievement and personal fulfillment.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
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Vaccination and health exam records
98% of students at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) are up to date on required vaccinations overall, averaged across all reported vaccines.
Measles coverage alone is 99.1%, 3.2 points above the citywide rate of 95.9% across all Chicago Public Schools students.
- Measles99.1%
All CPS students: 95.9%
- Mumps99.1%
All CPS students: 95.9%
- Rubella99.1%
All CPS students: 95.9%
- Polio98.1%
All CPS students: 93.3%
- Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough98.4%
All CPS students: 92.2%
- Tdap booster94.2%
All CPS students: 92.1%
- Hepatitis B98.9%
All CPS students: 97.2%
- Chickenpox (varicella)98.5%
All CPS students: 95%
- Meningococcal92.6%
All CPS students: 88.1%
Citywide numbers count every Chicago Public Schools student together, so bigger schools weigh more than small ones. It answers "out of all CPS students, how many are covered?" rather than averaging schools of very different sizes.
Required health exams: 34 students were not yet compliant at the October snapshot, and 159 were excluded from class until paperwork was complete.
Reported for the 2025-26 school year by Chicago Public Schools / ISBE. Updated once a year.
How does this school handle sickness?
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Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) has not shared whether there is a nurse on site or when kids need to stay home. If you know, add it for other families.
Data as of October 4, 2026 (Chicago Data Portal).
No violations recorded
We checked the City of Chicago inspection database on September 27, 2026 and found no inspection records or violations for this school.
Share kit for Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)
Two print-ready posters: one personalized for Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) with a QR code that opens this page, and a general Fall 2026 poster for bulletin boards and front offices.
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What parents should know about illness at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)
This is the community health page for Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago), a school in Chicago, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.
On the watchlist this month
- Typical seasonal peak
Year-round, with larger fall and winter increases
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
- AllergiesTypical seasonal rise
Chicago often has a spring pollen peak and a fall ragweed peak
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
- Typical seasonal rise
Year-round, but often noticed when school resumes
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- Typical seasonal rise
Often higher in winter and early spring, with a back-to-school rise
- Sudden sore throat without cough
- Painful swallowing
- Fever over 100.4 F
Good to knowHow illness usually moves through Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)
Illness at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) tends to show up first in one group of kids who share the most contact time, then widen out over the following week or two. Parent logs on this page are the earliest visible signal, usually days ahead of any official notice.
- Respiratory bugs peak in the cold months and spread school-wide
- Stomach bugs move quickly through shared bathrooms and lunch spaces
- Skin and eye infections track close contact and shared items
- Most kids are contagious before symptoms are obvious
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)?
Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:
- Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
- On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
- Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
- Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it
Around hereHow illness travels between nearby schools
Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) is one of many schools in Chicago tracked on Ickly. October activity around Chicago tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60609 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
What to have at home
Parent-picked checklists, chosen for what families here are logging, the ages at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago), and the time of year.
- Cold and flu season kitRespiratory season is under wayView checklist
- Daycare illness kitThe everyday basics most families end up needingView checklist
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Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.
Common questions
What is going around at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)?
No sickness has been logged at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.
How does Ickly know what is spreading at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)?
Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by school and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.
Can I get notified when illness spreads at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)?
Yes. Follow Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.
How do I log a sick day for my child at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago)?
Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago).
Is Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) in Chicago, IL?
Yes. Horizon Science Academy (Southwest Chicago) is a school in Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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