West Leyden High School is a high school in Northlake, Illinois, United States. It first opened for enrollment in 1959. The school's athletic mascot was originally the Knights until 1981, when the East and West Leyden High School athletic programs merged to create an athletic team currently known as the Eagles.
Serving 1,770 students in grades 9-12, West Leyden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,770 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Leyden High School's student population of 1,770 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Rankings
West Leyden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Leyden High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2743 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
86%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Leyden High School's ranking?
West Leyden High School is ranked #2743 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are West Leyden High School often compared to?
West Leyden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Leyden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Leyden High School?
The graduation rate of West Leyden High School is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Leyden High School?
1,770 students attend West Leyden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Leyden High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Leyden High School?
West Leyden High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Leyden High School offer ?
West Leyden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Leyden High School part of?
West Leyden High School is part of Leyden CHSD 212 School District.
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