For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,005 students in Des Plaines, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Des Plaines, IL is Maine West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Plaines, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Des Plaines have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Des Plaines, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maine West High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Des Plaines, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine West High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1755 S Wolf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
Grades: 9-12
| 2,005 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncisc Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Des Plaines, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Des Plaines, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Des Plaines, IL include Maine West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Des Plaines, IL?
3 public high schools are located in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Plaines, IL?
Des Plaines, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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