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Maine Township High School District No. 207

Maine South High School

#51 in Best Public High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Park Ridge, IL
  • 459 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Maine South High School is a top rated, public school located in Park Ridge, IL. It has 2,401 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 66% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
    Address
    1111 S Dee Rd
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Telephone
    (847) 825-7711
    Website
    maine207.org
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    Maine South High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    65%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    66%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1290
    236 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    529 responses
    AP Enrollment
    24%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $98,219
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,297
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $407,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    98%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.41 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.41 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 109 responses
    Report
    • Dances
      22%
    • Homecoming
      17%
    • Homecoming Game
      16%
    • Spirit Week
      15%
    • Big Sports Games
      14%
    • Schoolwide Fundraiser
      9%
    • Homecoming
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,401
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    7%
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.46 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.46 responses
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.46 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $113,247
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.7%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.59 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.59 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.59 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,721/ year
    National
    $12,239
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.74 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.74 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.74 responses
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    Maine South High School Reviews

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    As an alum, I found Maine South to offer a high quality education, with plenty of curricular and extracurricular opportunities, but also a culture that can be obnoxious and even toxic. As of the most recent report, the school is 84% white, and as a student there it seemed even whiter than that. I felt Maine South was dominated by a wannabe "fraternity/sorority" culture of mostly conservative, upper-middle-class white students, who worship the highly rated football team and other sports teams. The stellar sports programs are at the center of Maine South's culture. However, there are also plenty of extracurricular opportunities for students with interests in arts, politics, or furthering their studies. Like at many high schools, this is where students who are not accepted by the school's conservative mainstream can often shine. Maine South offers a good college prep education, especially for those students involved in the school's robust accelerated/AP infrastructure are getting .
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    Maine South is probably the best out of the other Maine Township schools but definitely has its issues. The school has at least 20 spots where the roof leaks in hallways and classrooms and the school is infested with cockroaches, mice, and bugs (it was built on a dump).
    The school has almost no diversity and is primarily conservative and middle class. The football program is generously funded, taking money from maintenance and other programs in the school.
    At Maine South, I have had more bad teachers than good ones, the worst threatening students and being inappropriate towards students and the best willing to get to know students and help them achieve their goals.
    The school has a massive drug and alcohol problem, and vaping is getting out of control. There have been new measures to prevent vaping- I am not sure what.
    If you find a good group of friends and activities you enjoy, you will have a great time at Maine South. You get what you put in.
    Maine South is an prime example of what a high school should be. With great academics, teachers, school culture, and the resources provided, it is no surprise that this school is one of the best in the state. Some changes that I would personally make as a Junior at Maine South high school are the diversity and the food provided. There is very little diversity of students and teachers through the entire school and I feel like different cultures are not completely represented because of the lack of diversity. The food is decent, what you'd expect of a typical high school, but I believe it is overpriced for what it is and it doesn't seem sanitary. Overall, however, Maine South truly achieves excellence and never stops impressing me as the years go by!