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Maine South High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1111 S Dee Rd,
Park Ridge, IL
Maine Township High School District No. 207
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Shawn P Messmer
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A-
B
A-
A
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
151
Full Time Teachers
151
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
84.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
218:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
79.8%
Hispanic
11.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#15
Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#30
Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
572 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
351 Students
University of Iowa
322 Students
Michigan State University
308 Students
Loyola University Chicago
297 Students
Northwestern University
270 Students
DePaul University
264 Students
Purdue University
253 Students
Marquette University
245 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
233 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
311 Students
Psychology
180 Students
Biology
176 Students
Nursing
123 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
121 Students
Marketing
115 Students
Finance
101 Students
Computer Science
94 Students
Chemistry
87 Students
Engineering
85 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/24/2025
Great school, academically. Good teachers, great sports. Could use more tutoring for students. Not a diverse school, that needs to change. Could be political at times especially sports.
10/31/2024
I like the diversity and inclusion the school promotes. It has fantastic staff who teach their curriculums really well.
3/13/2023
Friendly and knowledgeable teachers. Provided a good foundation for the transition to college/university.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/12/2025
Do not send your children here especially if they play a sport. If you're not well known, rich, white, etc forget it. Most talented kids I seen be kick to curb due to favoritism and politics. Maine south has to be the top for this problem. It is sad, I know many families who went through it. Discrim...
2/10/2025
My experience at Maine South High School has been significantly varied, spanning both positive and negative extremes. I had a great experience when my daughters attended the school and graduated in 2017 and 2019, during which time I felt the school provided a supportive and enriching environment. Ho...
9/17/2024
Not prepared for after high school. Kids are dealing drugs and no one cares. Sports? Forget it if you don't donate money or part of a certain group they will not play you, even if you are beyond skilled! Ruined many children's future, football? Don't go there they won't play you. Not rich? Don't go...
7/5/2024
As a graduating senior, I feel compelled to share my honest experience at south… Unfortunately, this school falls short in adequately preparing its students for higher education, particularly due to the glaring issues within the math department. Gahhh!The math department here is nothing short of a j...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$219K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
53
Average Home Value
$688,077
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
17%
Average Household Income
$156,507
% of College Grads
62.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
3,193 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,855 - $5,880 per month
- Park 205 Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 593+ Sq Ft
- 205 W Touhy Ave
- Park Ridge, IL
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Northeast Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Northwest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Hodges Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Cumberland Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Woodland Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Hinkley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Centennial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Ridge Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Rotary Park
- Basketball
- Playground
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Maine South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Park Ridge, IL, in the Park Ridge neighborhood, and is served by the Maine Township High School District No. 207 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,454 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Maine South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $688,077. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ncisc Alop, Maine East High School, Ridgewood Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Park Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maine South High School.