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 recorded source groups · 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
How is Maine North High School (Shermer High School) connected to The Breakfast Club?
Maine North High School (Shermer High School), in Des Plaines, Illinois, has a documented connection to The Breakfast Club. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Maine North High School (Shermer High School) located?
Maine North High School (Shermer High School) is located in Des Plaines, Illinois.