Maine West High School

west.maine207.org

1,857 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maine West High School, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Maine Township High School District 207. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and commitment to student development, the school supports a diverse student body by offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social engagement, aiming to prepare students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond academics, Maine West is highly regarded for its active school culture, which features a robust selection of varsity athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, striving to provide a supportive environment where students can explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By integrating modern learning technologies with traditional instruction, Maine West continues to maintain its reputation as a cornerstone of the Des Plaines community, dedicated to fostering the academic and personal success of every student.

1,857

Total Students

123.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maine West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	826
Black	59
Asian	210
Two or More	63
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
826 (44.5%)
White
693 (37.3%)
Asian
210 (11.3%)
Two or More
63 (3.4%)
Black
59 (3.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maine Township HSD 207
Phone:	(847)827-6176
Website:	http://west.maine207.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 427

Grade 10 472

Grade 11 461

Grade 12 497