East Leyden High School

www.leyden212.org

1,807 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Leyden High School, located in Franklin Park, Illinois, is one of two comprehensive high schools serving the Leyden Community High School District 212. Known for its diverse student body and strong commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, emphasizing technology integration and student-centered instruction to prepare graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond the classroom, East Leyden maintains a vibrant school culture supported by an extensive network of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its ongoing efforts in facility modernization, which aim to provide students with modern labs, media centers, and athletic spaces. By prioritizing social-emotional learning and community engagement, East Leyden High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are empowered to develop their unique talents and reach their full potential.

1,807

Total Students

119.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Leyden High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	670
Hispanic	1,017
Black	26
Asian	62
Two or More	19
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,017 (56.3 %)
White
670 (37.1 %)
Asian
62 (3.4 %)
Black
26 (1.4 %)
Two or More
19 (1.1 %)
American Indian
10 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Leyden CHSD 212
Phone:	(847)451-3023
Website:	http://www.leyden212.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 510

Grade 10 440

Grade 11 430

Grade 12 427