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CLEMENTE HS

1147 N WESTERN Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60622

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School Overview

Each CPS school is a dynamic and vibrant learning community with so many different ways students can thrive. We’re so happy to share all the great things that make our school a great place to learn!

A Message from the Principal

A Message from the Principal

Roberto Clemente Community Academy is a wall-to-wall International Baccalaureate World school that develops students through intercultural understanding with an emphasis on critical thinking.  Our curricula is aligned with the IB pedagogical framework as well as the Common Core State Standards. Both are designed to prepare students to contribute productively to their local, national, and global communities. Students can participate in the IB Diploma Programme, Career-related Programme, and Middle Years Programme. Additional pathways include career education in Allied Health, Broadcast Technology, or Culinary Arts.
As a comprehensive neighborhood school, Clemente also offers athletics and extracurricular activities.  Our campus features 3 music rooms, 3 fine arts rooms, 2 gymnasiums, a weight room, athletic fields, and newly remodeled science labs. Clemente's renovated Media Center contains a film lab, audio recording studio, and a Mac lab. In order to prepare our students to compete in college and the career marketplace, Clemente provides over 450 devices to support student learning: 8 hardwired labs, 5 mobile labs, 30 SMART board classrooms, tablets, and laptops.

A Message from the Principal

State of the School

The State of the School address provides a robust community forum to reflect on the past year's progress, discuss future priorities, and align school goals with the District's five-year strategic plan, "Success 2029: Together We Rise."

  • Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Time: 4 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Room: Media Center
  • Parking: Street Parking

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9-12

School Grades

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481

# of Students

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District

Governance

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773-534-4000
Phone

773-534-4012
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8:00AM - 3:23 PM
School Hours

7:30 AM
Earliest Dropoff

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Principal

Donieshia Johnson
Assistant Principal

Hannah Westergren
Lead Coach

Lisa Floyd
Operations Manager

Alicia Adams
Case Manager

Maria Rivera
Spanish-speaking contact

Gillian Dryjanski
IB Coordinator

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Data About This School

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Curriculum & Instruction

Data about student learning, achievement and classroom curriculum.

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Inclusive & Supportive Learning Environment

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Connectedness & Wellbeing

Data about student attendance, health supports and access to enriching activities.

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Postsecondary Success

Data about student readiness for college, careers and life after graduation.

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Partnerships & Engagement

Data about how families, community and the school work together to support student learning.

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How We Partner for Continuous Improvement

District Investments

CPS is committed to providing the resources needed to provide a high-quality education for all our students. Strategic investments are equitably distributed to support school initiatives and priorities that drive student growth.

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Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

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