Roberto Clemente Community Academy has been a public neighborhood high school for about 130 years. It serves 605 students from sections of Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Ukrainian Village. Updated facilities and robust career education programs set it apart from other schools.
An International Baccalaureate World School, it offers three career and technical education options: culinary arts, allied health and broadcast technology. The culinary program has two full professional kitchens and a dining room. Broadcast students use a new classroom complex with two production studios, green screen facilities, studio cameras, prompters and field equipment. Those who choose allied health eventually go off-campus, interning at partner hospitals.
With lower-than-average performance metrics, Clemente is receiving intensive support from the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. On the bright side, there are improvements in multiple categories. Additionally, five-year graduation rates and SAT scores here both exceed CPS averages.
Aside from the career education facilities, there are plenty of other resources available to help students succeed. Clemente’s sports center includes a 25-meter swimming pool, two gyms and a weight room. There's also baseball, soccer and softball fields, and two tennis courts. Add that to three art rooms, three music rooms, science labs and a health center, and you have a well-equipped high school.
Clemente is a neighborhood high school with a specific attendance area, but it also uses a citywide lottery system for some of its academic tracks. Take a look at the specific enrollment processes if one of the programs interests you.
Clemente Community Academy High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1147 N Western Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Marcey Arlene Sorensen
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
920
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
2.92
Graduation Rate
77%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
C+
C+
B
B-
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
2.92
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
450
Verbal
460
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
4.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
229:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
60.1%
Black
34.1%
White
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
135 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
115 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
106 Students
Northern Illinois University
105 Students
DePaul University
93 Students
Loyola University Chicago
75 Students
Northwestern University
73 Students
Illinois State University
69 Students
Dominican University
69 Students
Roosevelt University
63 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
61 Students
Nursing
58 Students
Psychology
33 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
21 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
17 Students
Graphic Design
14 Students
Cosmetology
14 Students
Pre-Law Studies
13 Students
Nursing Assistant
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/6/2023
My freshman year was online, and I went to school in person since mid of sophomore. During the first weeks, since students were not used to the school schedule, there would always be complaints since we weren't allowed to bring our phones to our classes. Also, the school organization was just bad. The staff was not prepared to teach kids. But now, as a senior and with a new principal, the school has gotten better by a lot. They listen to the students more and try to solve problems that the school has.
4/29/2021
I really like the way they taught in clemente and how they handle the school. They didn't allow phones in school but it was still fun the way they had the school set up for us.
1/18/2021
What I like about Clemente is the various CTE classes the school offers. I've been in Allied Health since my sophomore year and I have been really enjoying it. I've learned a lot from that class. Especially since COVID, the school staff and teachers and principals have been doing so much for us students, in terms of graduating, getting by and being our support system in such a hard time. I would like there to more diverse in Clemente, because I think diversity is what really makes a school a schoolS
GreatSchools Reviews
6/8/2009
2/21/2008
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List Price Range
$312K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$650,764
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
68%
Average Household Income
$116,510
% of College Grads
70.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,395 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.9%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Eckhart Park
Commercial Club Playground Of Chicago
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Clemente Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Humboldt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Eckhart (Bernard) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Western Park
- Playground
Bertha Honoré Palmer Park
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
West Town
Western Chicago neighborhood on the rise, 4 miles from downtown
Wicker Park
Historic neighborhood with a famed shopping district
East Village
Low-rise condos between community gardens and local restaurants
Bucktown
Bustling Chicago neighborhood with vibrant and diverse dining scene
Goose Island
Up-and-coming manmade island neighboring Chicago's Gold Coast
Humboldt Park
Puerto Rican culture and classic Chicago houses surrounding a 200-acre park
Clemente Community Academy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 666 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Clemente Community Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.92, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 920 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $650,764. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pathways in Education - Humboldt Park High School, Chicago High School for the Arts, Crane Medical Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Clemente Community Academy High School.