Clemente Community High School

1147 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 743 students in grades 9-12, Clemente Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clemente Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Clemente Community High School's student population of 743 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
743 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Clemente Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clemente Community High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clemente Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clemente Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Clemente Community High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
63%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Clemente Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
31%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Clemente Community High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Clemente Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Clemente Community High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clemente Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clemente Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clemente Community High School's ranking?
Clemente Community High School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clemente Community High School often compared to?
Clemente Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Prep Magnet High School, Collins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clemente Community High School?
The graduation rate of Clemente Community High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clemente Community High School?
743 students attend Clemente Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Clemente Community High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clemente Community High School?
Clemente Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clemente Community High School offer ?
Clemente Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clemente Community High School part of?
Clemente Community High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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