Maine East High School

I love Maine East. The student body is friendly and isn't cliquey, you could talk to the person sitting next to you in class without fearing of being judged. Some teachers are horrible but there's many tutoring opportunities and make up work. It's a safe environment
—Submitted by a student

I am still attending maine east and it is just awesome soo many after school activities such as clubs just an amazing school. The teachers are super helpful and friendly.
—Submitted by a student

I love East. There are so many different options and the choice is yours!
—Submitted by a parent

Maine East was awesome when I attended. Very diverse. There are over 50 languages spoken in the halls, and it's a good environment for teenagers to learn about different cultures. Many of the teachers were awesome, and the AP programs rocked.
—Submitted by a parent

Its an amazing school!! The teachers really help
—Submitted by a student

Maine East is really one of the best schools in Illinois.Especially, their ESL program help and encourage students a lot.On the other hand, you won't get as much opportunities as a regular student despite of your good performance. School is not famous for many sports but, they are really good. All different people with different cultures.
—Submitted by a student

I was very sceptical about this school at first, but my fears very quickly disappeared. Faculty cares about students and they have a lot of very well developed after school programs. Their theater program must be the top in the nation. Great performances and unbelievably talented students year after year. What a great school!
—Submitted by a parent

Though many think that this school is inferior to others in the area, that is not the case at all. Yes, some(although very few) of the students do not live well-financed lifestyles which inevitably has an influence on their academic performance level. Yes, some students have problems with drugs. Yes, there sometimes are fights between students. Yes, our athletic record is less than superb. But Maine East is an incredible place to learn. Our gifted program offers great opportunites. Our school also offers an incredibly helpful remedial program. Aditionally, most of the teachers genuinely care about their students. Maine East also boasts a highly diverse enviorment. Though some students do not excel academically, there are many that do. I, for one, have a 4.8 GPA and know many others that do the same. Overall, Maine East offers great oportunities and is highly under rated by many.
—Submitted by a student

This school is amazing. Don't let test scores fool you...Maine East has one of the top academic programs in the country. Plenty of our kids are living in poverty. I'm POSITIVE that if everyone in the school were more willing to learn (and didn't have to work hard at home trying to put food on the table), we'd top the rankings in the country.
—Submitted by a student

This school boasts a friendly environment, and a multitude of clubs, activities,athletics,& cultures. There might not be much parent involment, however. There are no regulations that limit any parent from trying to involve. In Maine East High School, there is almost no such thing as cliques, inferiority or bullying. It occurs very rarely. This school may not be perfect, but I would say it is pretty close to being so. No school is all perfect. There are always tiny flaws in every school, and often times many people try to point it out and put the school down. So parents, I recommend kids to be sent to this school. Though many negative rumors go around about this school, the truth of the matter is, Maine East not only has a highly acknowledge past, it has an acknowledged presentand soon to be future.
—Submitted by a student

I am a M.E. alumni from the class of 2000. This school is an accurate dose of the real world. I loved being able to befriend people from different backgrounds. Your child will not be judged by the brand of clothing he/she wears. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Parents are encouraged to be involved. However, M.E. doesn't have as many fanatical soccer moms as M.S. So, it may seem as if there is less parent involvement. The school has the appropriate authority and security.
—Submitted by a former student

There are way better schools in the same district. Maine East is not a school that is funded very well.
—Submitted by a student

I have two children, one who is in elementary school, and one who goes to Maine East. I will make sure that my second child does NOT go to Maine East. It's academic programs are not bad, but the people there are not so good. And there is hardly any level of parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent

This is truly a great school! This school has excellent academic programs, and great sports programs. Don't be fooled by this school's test scores, because there are a lot of economically disadvantaged people, which don't score as high, but it is not because of the school. If all of the students were more willing to learn, I am sure that this school would be scoring in the top of the country, because the education is great. But by all means, this school is not perfect. The main suggestion that I would give this school is to push the kids harder to excel. If your child is looking for a great education, in a safe atmosphere, Maine East is the way to go.
—Submitted by a parent

I went to M.E.H.S. for 4 years. The school is a very good school. I really had no problems. The teachers are willing to help you. People think that this school is filled with gang memeber but thats not true my sister was there over 8 years ago and I was there 2 years ago and we never saw any gang members. So please don't believe what other people say. They are jealous since their school has so much money their students are drug addicts and get themselves in trouble. If you look at M.E crime report and compare it to GBS you'll see that GBS has more crime then our school ever has and ever will. So send your kids to M.E becuase its the best experience they could ever have.
—Submitted by a former student

I was at M.E. for 4 years. Gang members are in a group and go terrorizing other students or opposing gang members. The minorities in the school get treated badly. The teachers aren't strict at all, and you can roam the hallways and security will just say Hello with a smile. Some of the teachers are racist against the Indian race which is a minus if you want to send your student to this school and he/she is Indian. In this school, one can do anything. Smoke in the bathroom, skip classes, write fake passes and the teachers believe it and get excused. I've done it all. Maine East is the easiest school you can take advantage of. There are many fights that take place in that school with is also a minus.Your child should make good decisions and not go with the wrong crowd if he attends this school.
—Submitted by a student