Maine North High School (Shermer High School) is a school in Des Plaines, Illinois, and a filming location for The Breakfast Club (1985).
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Breakfast Club (movie, 1985) — as The high school where the students serve Saturday detention; its exterior served as Shermer Hig
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15516, SRC-15517
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15516 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Breakfast-Club.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15517 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Breakfast_Club (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Breakfast Club filmed?
Maine North High School (Shermer High School), in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for The Breakfast Club.
Where is Maine North High School (Shermer High School) located?
Maine North High School (Shermer High School) is located in Des Plaines, Illinois.