Maine West High School
School Overview
Maine West High School is a public school located in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is a school in Maine Township High School District 207 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,106 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 146 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,106 students are attending Maine West High School. By gender, there are 1,071 and 1,035 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Maine West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 707 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 225 | 80 | 145 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 105 | 43 | 62 |
| Black | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| White | 354 | 143 | 211 |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| in LEP Program | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| IDEA program | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 707 | 275 | 432 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 146 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Maine West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 146 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 146 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 2.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 1.4% |
| School counselors | 9 | Students per counselor: 234 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 54,361 Households |
| Population | 142,244 |
| Male | 70,425 |
| Female | 74,136 |
| Child Population | 43,269 |
| Total Housing Units | 57,580 Units |
| Average House Value | $297,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,165 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $77,779 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Maine West High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 849 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 631 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Maine West High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 849 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 102 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 271 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 815 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 631 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Maine Township Hsd 207
In Maine Township Hsd 207, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DES PLAINES, Illinois
6 private schools are serving students in DES PLAINES, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.