Maine East High School vs. Maine South High School
Should you attend Maine East High School or Maine South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Maine East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Maine South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,921 students in grades 9-12, Maine East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,494 students in grades 9-12, Maine South High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,921 students
2,494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
151 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#318 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
83%
Graduation Rate
89%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
511
599
Grade 10 Students
452
641
Grade 11 Students
474
607
Grade 12 Students
484
647
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
31%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
12%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
35%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
35%
6%
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