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Leyden CHSD 212 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,606 students in Leyden CHSD 212 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Leyden CHSD 212 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,606 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leyden CHSD 212 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#681 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
71%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
24%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,601 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,504 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,601
$21,990
Spending / Student
$27,504
$21,244
Best Leyden CHSD 212 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Leyden High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Rose St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 451-3023
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 451-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #22.
West Leyden High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,770 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
Leyden CHSD 212 School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,606 students.
What is the rank of Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
Leyden CHSD 212 School District is ranked #674 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
71% of Leyden CHSD 212 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
Leyden CHSD 212 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Leyden CHSD 212 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,504 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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