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#1708 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 45% in state
Clemente Community Academy HS
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Clemente Community Academy HS score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clemente Community Academy HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,852
Median home value
$622,900
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
72.8%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago HS for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Josephinum Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto RicanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Wells Community Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 380 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #242 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clemente Community Academy HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clemente Community Academy HS
Clemente Community Academy HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 815 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,708 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clemente Community Academy HS
What grades does Clemente Community Academy HS serve?
Clemente Community Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clemente Community Academy HS?
Clemente Community Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 815 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clemente Community Academy HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Clemente Community Academy HS is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clemente Community Academy HS rank in IL?
Clemente Community Academy HS ranks #1,708 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Clemente Community Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Clemente Community Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clemente Community Academy HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clemente Community Academy HS has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clemente Community Academy HS a charter school?
No, Clemente Community Academy HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clemente Community Academy HS a Title I school?
No, Clemente Community Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clemente Community Academy HS?
89.7% of students at Clemente Community Academy HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 815
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.9%
- Phone
- (773) 534-4000
- Area population (ZIP 60622)
- 53,696
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60622; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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