Enrollment
1,921
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Park Ridge, IL
Maine East High School
Federal NCES profile for Maine East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172409005030
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maine East High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,921
- students enrolled
Maine East High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maine East High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Park Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Maine Township Hsd 207 · Illinois
NCES ID 172409005030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maine East High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maine East High School
Maine East High School is a large high school in Park Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 1,921 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,921 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Maine Township Hsd 207 spends $26,324 per pupil, 54% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Park Ridge's high schools, it stands alongside Maine South High School (2,494 students): Maine East High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 17.3:1).
Maine Township Hsd 207 also operates Maine South High School (2,494 students) and Maine West High School (1,857 students) alongside Maine East High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maine East High School compares
Maine East High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,921
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Illinois - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,324
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,921 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 124.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172409005030
Student demographics
White 35.3%
Asian 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Maine East High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 274:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.9%
In-school suspensions 144
Out-of-school suspensions 76
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maine Township Hsd 207, which includes Maine East High School.
$26,324
Per student
+54%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 21.8%
Federal 2.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Maine East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maine West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maine East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Park Ridge
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maine East High School
How many students attend Maine East High School?
Maine East High School has 1,921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine East High School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maine East High School?
The largest demographic group at Maine East High School is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maine East High School?
Maine East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maine East High School rank among public schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Maine East High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Park Ridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Park Ridge on the city page.
Is Maine East High School a good school?
Maine East High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Maine Township Hsd 207?
Besides Maine East High School, Maine Township Hsd 207 also operates Maine South High School (2,494 students) and Maine West High School (1,857 students). See the Maine Township Hsd 207 district page for the complete list.