Maine West High School, IL
Regular
Public School
Grade 9–Grade 12
1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
How Maine West High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Maine West High School
2,076
Students
100%
Low-Income Students
130
Teachers
16 :1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 24% | 24% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 43% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Maine West High School
40%
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average Proficiency
99%
Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 40% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 39% | 30% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 42% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 46% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 41% | 43% |
| Limited English | 10% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 24% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 10% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Maine West High School
93%
Overall Rate
92%
Low-Income
84%
Limited English
92%
With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 72% | 69% |
| Black | 50% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 84% | 79% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 50% | 58% |
| Other | 50% | 64% | 60% |
Location Map
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