Who Are We?
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park High School
As the top-ranked charter school statewide, we're proud to open our doors as the only public high school in Chicago’s Bridgeport community. We offer a STEM-focused academic experience, CTE certification, multilingual learning options, along with a variety of extracurricular school clubs and sports programs.
If you're interested in visiting our campus and taking a tour of our school, call today to make an appointment and learn more about why HSA McKinley Park High School is one of the best options for your family to entrust with your child's education.
Our Mission
At HSA McKinley Park High School, our mission is simple: we prepare our students for higher education and beyond by creating an effective learning environment with high standards and expectations. We meet or surpass all state requirements for curriculum, offering advanced classes as well as a supportive environment characterized by committed parents, dedicated staff, and challenged students - making HSA McKinley Park High School the best choice for your child's academic success.
Our Effective Learning Environment Includes:
- ✓Mutual respect, trust, and responsibility
- ✓Clear and shared goals and expectations
- ✓Order and discipline
- ✓Maximized learning time
- ✓Recognition of success
- ✓Promotion and modeling of learning
- ✓Support of each other’s learning
Concept Model
HSA McKinley Park High School is managed by Concept Schools, an award-winning charter management organization that assists over 40 schools across the Midwest. Since 1999, Concept has built a reputation for providing a wide array of services for its network of schools, including its STEM-focused curricula that has put students in a position to succeed after they graduate high school. It has been around almost as long as the charter school movement and has been a great partner in helping HSA McKinley Park High School get to the point it is at today.
Our Culture of Achievement
We are proud of our school’s culture, which is built on:
Shared Values
A community united by mutual respect and accountability.
High Expectations
Students, teachers, and parents hold each other to the highest standards.
Remarkable Results
These principles lead to consistently high levels of student achievement
Do you want to learn more about HSA McKinley Park High School? Have questions about the enrollment process? We're here to help!
Give us a call at (773) 249-2997, or fill out our contact form, and our team will be happy to get you the answers you need.