Ralph J Frost Academy vs. Maine South High School
Should you attend Ralph J Frost Academy 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
Ralph J Frost Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Maine South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Ralph J Frost Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Serving 2,495 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
24 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
2,495 students
% Male | % Female
-
52% | 48%
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
145 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#192 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
83%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
97%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Grade 9 Students
-
616
Grade 10 Students
-
649
Grade 11 Students
-
586
Grade 12 Students
-
644
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a
% Asian
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
5%
% Hispanic
38%
11%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
58%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
3%
Diversity Score
-
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
52%
6%