Enrollment
1,857
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172409005032
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,857
- students enrolled
Maine West High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maine West High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
District: Maine Township Hsd 207 · Illinois
NCES ID 172409005032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maine West High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maine West High School
Maine West High School is a large high school in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling 1,857 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 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 97% of state schools at 1,857 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Maine Township Hsd 207 also operates Maine South High School (2,494 students) and Maine East High School (1,921 students) alongside Maine West 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 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 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
15.5:1
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% 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
$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 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,857 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 121.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172409005032
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 & staff
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 265:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.2%
In-school suspensions 122
Out-of-school suspensions 104
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maine Township Hsd 207, which includes Maine West 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 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
- 2,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Next steps
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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 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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 51/100 (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 West High School rank among public schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Maine West High School ranks #14 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.
Is Maine West High School a good school?
Maine West High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. 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 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.