Maine East High School

2601 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,876 students in grades 9-12, Maine East 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Maine East High School's student population of 1,876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,876 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
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School Rankings

Maine East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maine East High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1478 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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26%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine East 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.
31%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine East 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
30%
5%
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Hispanic
25%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Maine East High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
37%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Maine East High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Maine East High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
35%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine East 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.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maine East High School's ranking?
Maine East High School is ranked #1478 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maine East High School often compared to?
Maine East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maine South High School, Maine West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maine East High School?
The graduation rate of Maine East High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maine East High School?
1,876 students attend Maine East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Maine East High School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maine East High School?
Maine East High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maine East High School offer ?
Maine East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maine East High School part of?
Maine East High School is part of Maine Township HSD 207 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break-No school
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of school for seniors
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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