Maine South High School

south.maine207.org

2,494 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maine South High School, located in Park Ridge, Illinois, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of Maine Township High School District 207, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, comprehensive curriculum, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It consistently ranks among the top-performing high schools in the state, often recognized for its rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) program and high college matriculation rates.

Beyond its academic achievements, Maine South is deeply integrated into the Park Ridge community and is perhaps most famous for its vibrant school spirit and successful athletic programs. The school offers a diverse range of clubs, arts, and competitive sports, fostering a well-rounded educational environment that encourages student engagement. With a large campus on Dee Road, Maine South serves as a central hub for student life, preparing its graduates for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational initiatives.

2,494

Total Students

150.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maine South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,944
Hispanic	301
Black	21
Asian	134
Two or More	84
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,944 (78.0%)
Hispanic
301 (12.1%)
Asian
134 (5.4%)
Two or More
84 (3.4%)
Black
21 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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)825-7711
Website:	http://south.maine207.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	150.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 9 599

Grade 10 641

Grade 11 607

Grade 12 647