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Maine West High School

1755 S Wolf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,880 students in grades 9-12, Maine West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Maine West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Maine West High School's student population of 1,880 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,880 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Maine West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maine West High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1687 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maine West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
21%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine West 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.
25%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine West 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 2021-22 school year data.
61%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maine West High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maine West High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maine West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maine West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maine West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maine West High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maine West High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Maine West High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Maine West High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
25%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine West 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine West High School's ranking?
Maine West High School is ranked #1687 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maine West High School often compared to?
Maine West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maine East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maine West High School?
The graduation rate of Maine West High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maine West High School?
1,880 students attend Maine West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Maine West High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maine West High School?
Maine West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maine West High School offer ?
Maine West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maine West High School part of?
Maine West High School is part of Maine Township HSD 207 School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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