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Official school name:
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Roald Amundsen High School
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"Amundsen challenges students to reach their fullest potential..."
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Principal, Carlos Munoz
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Address:
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5110 N Damen Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 534-2320
Fax: (773) 534-2330
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Contacts:
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Principal - Carlos Munoz
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School type
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Zone
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Grades
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Number of students
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Pre
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K
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Neighborhood
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North/Near North
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9-12
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1630
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At-a-glance
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Amundsen's greatest strength is its students. Amundsen's diversity and family atmosphere creates an environment that is both fun and challenging. Amundsen's programs are on par with the highest level of education offered anywhere. Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programme offer an academically rigorous program of study.
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Statistics
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Demographics
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As of 2008-2009, there were 1630 students enrolled at Amundsen HS. 91.4% were low income Students. 16.4% were Special Education Students. 9.9% were Limited English Learners.
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As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Amundsen HS was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 64% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Black at 14.5%.
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Enrollment and admissions
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Guidelines
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Open to students living in the attendance area. If space is available, students from outside the area may apply. Contact the school for more information.
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| Kelly Mueller | Standard Application | 12/18/2009 | |
| None required. |
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Additional information resources
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CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.
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School Segment Report
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2009
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School Segment Report
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2010
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SIPAAA
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2008 - 2010
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State School Report Card
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2009
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Student outcomes
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Freshman Graduates within Five Years (data reported for 2004; 2005; 2006) |
38 of 66 |
67% |
60% |
54% |
| Graduates Enrolled in College (data reported for Class of 2006) |
27 of 69 |
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46% |
| Graduates Not Attending College who are Employed (data reported for the Class of 2006) |
27 of 72 |
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53% |
| One Year Dropout Rate |
63 of 111 |
15% |
9% |
10% |
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Academic progress
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards |
22 of 90 |
22% |
21% |
24% |
| Students Exceeding PSAE State standards |
6 of 90 |
0% |
1% |
2% |
| Average ACT score (Illinois avg. 20.5) |
20 of 90 |
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| Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT |
21 of 90 |
13% |
13% |
18% |
| Students making expected gains (data reported for 2005; 2006; 2007) |
30 of 90 |
48% |
48% |
44% |
| Freshman On-Track to Graduate |
22 of 78 |
58% |
59% |
66% |
| Students Enrolled in Advanced Placement Classes |
6 of 71 |
11% |
13% |
19% |
| Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams |
22 of 65 |
14% |
8% |
12% |
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Student connection
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Average Days Absent per Student |
72 of 104 |
26 |
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43 |
| Students Reporting Participation in Extracurricular Activities |
30 of 98 |
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70% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of School Safety |
58 of 98 |
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73% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Academic Rigor at School |
42 of 98 |
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80% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Support from Teachers and Staff at School |
66 of 98 |
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64% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Social - Emotional Learning among Peers |
75 of 98 |
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60% |
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School characteristics
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Number of national board certified teachers |
N/A |
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5 |
| Average days absent per teacher |
16 of 86 |
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| School cleanliness |
N/A |
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B |
| Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Adequate + Excellent |
84% |
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51% |
| Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Excellent |
13% |
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2% |
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Key
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0%
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50%
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100%
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Recently published reports
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6 month asbestos surveillance
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Fall 2009
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Asbestos Inspection report
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2007
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School Assessment
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N/A
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Weekly Recycling Report
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Current
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| Additional resources |
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Provide feedback on Amundsen
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| Key dates* |
March 14
Daylight Saving Time begins
March 15
AUSL Public Hearing
March 24
School Board Meeting
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| *Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm. |
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