West Leyden High School

www.leyden212.org

1,803 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Leyden High School, located in Northlake, Illinois, is one of two comprehensive high schools that make up Leyden Community High School District 212. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, career readiness, and the cultivation of a supportive, inclusive community. The campus features modern facilities designed to accommodate a wide variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience beyond the classroom.

The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and innovation, frequently integrating technology and real-world skill-building into its curriculum. Through a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust vocational training, West Leyden prepares its students for both higher education and the modern workforce. By fostering a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and the Northlake community, West Leyden High School strives to empower every individual to achieve their personal best and become a responsible, contributing member of society.

1,803

Total Students

117.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Leyden High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	1,530
Black	28
Asian	35
Two or More	8
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,530 (84.9 %)
White
194 (10.8 %)
Asian
35 (1.9 %)
Black
28 (1.6 %)
Two or More
8 (0.4 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)451-3154
Website:	http://www.leyden212.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 9 511

Grade 10 460

Grade 11 421

Grade 12 411