Roberto Clemente Community Academy is a public four-year high school located in the West Town community area of Chicago, Illinois. Operated by the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, the school is named for Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Enrique Clemente.
Serving 815 students in grades 9-12, Clemente Community Academy 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clemente Community Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Clemente Community Academy High School's student population of 815 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Motto
We enable all Clemente Students to become the best possible version of themselves.
School Rankings
Clemente Community Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clemente Community Academy High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
28%
Black
26%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clemente High School Wild Cat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clemente Community Academy High School's ranking?
Clemente Community Academy High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clemente Community Academy High School often compared to?
Clemente Community Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School, Collins Academy High School, Westinghouse 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 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clemente Community Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Clemente Community Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clemente Community Academy High School?
815 students attend Clemente Community Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Clemente Community Academy High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clemente Community Academy High School?
Clemente Community Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clemente Community Academy High School offer ?
Clemente Community Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clemente Community Academy High School part of?
Clemente Community Academy High School is part of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Clemente Community Academy High School located?
Clemente Community Academy High School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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