Excellent
#507 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 13% in state
Maine East High School
High School · Maine Township Hsd 207 · Park Ridge, IL
A Maine Township Hsd 207 high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Maine East High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Maine East High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated947/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,201
Median home value
$539,700
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
65.1%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame College PrepPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Willows AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Maine South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maine Township Hsd 207
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maine East High School is listed in Maine Township HSD 207; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maine East High School
Maine East High School is a public high school in Park Ridge, IL, part of Maine Township Hsd 207, serving approximately 1,834 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maine East High School
What grades does Maine East High School serve?
Maine East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maine East High School?
Maine East High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine East High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maine East High School rank in IL?
Maine East High School ranks #507 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Maine East High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maine East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maine East High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maine East High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maine East High School a charter school?
No, Maine East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maine East High School a Title I school?
No, Maine East High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,834
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (847) 825-4484
- Area population (ZIP 60068)
- 39,227
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60068; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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