Original Research by School Decision on Des Plaines Valley Efe
Des Plaines Valley EFE is a career and technical high school located in River Grove, a small dense suburban village about ten miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The school serves students in grades nine through twelve and is operated within Region 06 West Cook ISC 2, an Illinois Intermediate Service Center that provides support services rather than traditional district enrollment.
River Grove itself is a distinctive place. It covers just over two square miles and has a longstanding European immigrant foundation—Polish, Italian, and Ukrainian heritage remain visible in the community—alongside a sizable and growing Hispanic and Latino population. The village's footprint is unusually mixed: most of it is residential single-family homes, but Triton College, two cemeteries, and forest preserve acreage occupy substantial portions of the small land area. Civic life clusters around the Grand Avenue corridor and the Metra station, which connects riders to both the Milwaukee District West Line and North Central Service. Population has remained essentially flat in recent years, though the village is now undergoing significant change. The Grove, a major 22-acre transit-oriented residential development on the former Mother Guerin Prep High School site, is the largest development in River Grove's history and will bring hundreds of new housing units to the area. The village also recently adopted its first comprehensive plan, prioritizing housing diversification and increased walkability.
Housing costs in the area are moderate. Home values are stable and slightly above the state average, while rental costs are moderate. Triton College dominates the local economy as the principal institutional employer; most residents commute out for work rather than working locally within the village.
Des Plaines Valley EFE's current enrollment data was not available at the time of this report. No state testing results, graduation rate, attendance figures, or demographic breakdowns were accessible, which may reflect the nature of the school as a specialized alternative pathway or a reporting lag. A parent considering this school should contact the school directly to obtain current enrollment information, academic outcome data, and details about program offerings and student support services. The school's website or the Illinois Department of Education may also have current program and enrollment information that was not captured in this data set.
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