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Maine West High School

Des Plaines, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Maine Township HSD 207

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About Maine West High School

Maine West High School is a public school in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 1,857 students in 2024-25. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (123.2 teachers in all). It is one of 4 schools in Maine Township HSD 207. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Cook County. Families comparing options will find 87 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone	(847) 827-6176
School district	Maine Township HSD 207
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,857
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	123.2
Students per teacher	15.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 172409005032). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Plainfield Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Plaines · 0.3 mi Forest Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Plaines · 0.5 mi Algonquin Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Plaines · 0.6 mi North Cook Student Advocacy ALOPPublic · Grades 6 to 12Des Plaines · 1 mi Ncisc AlopPublic · Grades 6 to 12Des Plaines · 1 mi North Cook Young Adult AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Des Plaines · 1 mi Devonshire SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Plaines · 1.1 mi South Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Plaines · 1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Maine West High School serve?

Maine West High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Maine West High School?

Maine West High School reported 1,857 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine West High School?

About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,857 students and 123.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Maine West High School a public or charter school?

Maine West High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Maine West High School in?

Maine West High School is part of Maine Township HSD 207. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/maine-township-hsd-207/

Where is Maine West High School located?

Maine West High School is at 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018. The phone number is (847) 827-6176.

How many other schools are near Maine West High School?

There are 87 other schools within 5 miles of Maine West High School in our directory.