Top Rankings
Maine Township HSD 207 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,211 students in Maine Township HSD 207 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Maine Township HSD 207 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
6,211 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
400 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maine Township HSD 207 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
28%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
54%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,179 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,890 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$225 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$304 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$36,179
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$48,890
$21,244
Best Maine Township HSD 207 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine South High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,491 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph J Frost Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1177 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Maine East High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
Rank: #44.
Maine West High School
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
| 1,886 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maine Township HSD 207 School District?
Maine Township HSD 207 School District manages 4 public schools serving 6,211 students.
What is the rank of Maine Township HSD 207 School District?
Maine Township HSD 207 School District is ranked #213 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maine Township HSD 207 School District?
54% of Maine Township HSD 207 School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 Township HSD 207 School District?
Maine Township HSD 207 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Maine Township HSD 207 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,890 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
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