Serving 1,886 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,886 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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.
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?
1,886 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 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,886 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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