How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Maine South High School | Maine West High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Park Ridge, IL | Des Plaines, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,494 | 1,857 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Maine South High School | Maine West High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,152 | $28,152 |
| District | Maine Township Hsd 207 | Maine Township Hsd 207 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Maine South High School | Maine West High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 37.3% |
| African American | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% | 44.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Maine South High School | Maine West High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 26 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 277.1:1 | 265.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | 47.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 70 | 122 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.