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Michele Clark Academic Prep

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Michele Clark Academic Prep operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 74 employees with median total compensation of $109,978; the highest distinct record was $236,516.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$8M
Employees
74
Median total
$109,978
Highest record
$236,516

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 74 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($109,978) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$82,032 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$25,944 (24%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$68,227
$81,048
$109,978
$128,896
$152,260

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $152,260 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,227. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Charles Anderson

Principal/Michele Clark Academic Prep

2026 total comp
$236,516
Base pay
$185,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$51,375
Total compensation
$236,516
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
41051
Fte Annual Salary
$185,141
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
125263

Charles Anderson works as a Principal for Michele Clark Academic Prep. Charles earned $236,516 in 2026.

Vernon Driskell

Assistant Principal/Michele Clark Academic Prep

2026 total comp
$161,120
Base pay
$130,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,149
Total compensation
$161,120
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
41051
Fte Annual Salary
$130,971
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
521820

Vernon Driskell holds the role of Assistant Principal at Michele Clark Academic Prep. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,120.

Melissa Hughes

Regular Teacher/Michele Clark Academic Prep

2026 total comp
$160,775
Base pay
$123,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,585
Total compensation
$160,775
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
41051
Fte Annual Salary
$123,190
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
545994

At Michele Clark Academic Prep, Melissa Hughes serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,775.

Anna Buford

Ib Coordinator/Michele Clark Academic Prep

2026 total comp
$160,087
Base pay
$122,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,460
Total compensation
$160,087
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
41051
Fte Annual Salary
$122,627
Jobcode
000065
Pos #
616009

Anna Buford holds the role of Ib Coordinator at Michele Clark Academic Prep. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,087.

Charnelle Evans

Case Manager/Michele Clark Academic Prep

2026 total comp
$156,969
Base pay
$120,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,892
Total compensation
$156,969
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
41051
Fte Annual Salary
$120,077
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
621088

Charnelle Evans holds the role of Case Manager at Michele Clark Academic Prep. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,969.

Lakeisha Palmer

Special Education Teacher/Michele Clark Academic Prep

2026 total comp
$156,766
Base pay
$119,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,855
Total compensation
$156,766
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
41051
Fte Annual Salary
$119,911
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
535349

Lakeisha Palmer is a Special Education Teacher at Michele Clark Academic Prep. 2026 total compensation came to $156,766.

Yolanda Tucker

Special Education Teacher/Michele Clark Academic Prep

2026 total comp
$156,404
Base pay
$119,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,789
Total compensation
$156,404
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
41051
Fte Annual Salary
$119,615
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
621209

Yolanda Tucker works as a Special Education Teacher for Michele Clark Academic Prep. Yolanda earned $156,404 in 2026.