- Enrollment
- 2,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Des Plaines, IL
Maine West High School
Federal NCES profile for Maine West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172409005032
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maine West High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,857
- students enrolled
Maine West High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maine West High School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
District: Maine Township Hsd 207 · Illinois
NCES ID 172409005032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172409005032 · Des Plaines, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,857 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Maine South High School (2,494 students)
Resource Investment Index #13 of 17 public schools in Des Plaines. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Maine West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maine South Hi
Maine South High School
2,494 students
- Maine East Hig
Maine East High School
1,921 students
- This school
Maine West High School
1,857 students
What this shows Maine West High School reports 1,857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maine West High School compares
Maine West 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,857
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$28,152
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 37.3%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Maine West High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maine Township Hsd 207, which includes Maine West High School.
$28,152
Per student
+55%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 21.8%
Federal 2.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Maine West 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 East High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maine West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maine West High School
How many students attend Maine West High School?
Maine West High School has 1,857 students enrolled. It is a high school in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine West High School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maine West High School?
The largest demographic group at Maine West High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maine West High School?
Maine West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maine West High School rank among public schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Maine West High School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
What other schools are in Maine Township Hsd 207?
Besides Maine West High School, Maine Township Hsd 207 also operates Maine South High School (2,494 students) and Maine East High School (1,921 students). See the Maine Township Hsd 207 district page for the complete list.
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