- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Northlake, IL
West Leyden High School
Federal NCES profile for West Leyden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172274002522
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Leyden High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Northlake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,687
- students enrolled
West Leyden High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Leyden High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Northlake, IL.
School address
District: Leyden Chsd 212 · Illinois
NCES ID 172274002522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
West Leyden High School held near 1,770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.7 → 120.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 172274002522 · Northlake, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,687 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Leyden High School (1,840 students)
West Leyden High School held near 1,770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.7 → 120.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How West Leyden High School compares
West Leyden High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,687
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
White 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, West Leyden High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leyden Chsd 212 reports $25,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Leyden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Leyden High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Leyden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,687 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Leyden High School
How many students attend West Leyden High School?
West Leyden High School has 1,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northlake, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,803 (2022-23) → 1,770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Leyden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Leyden High School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Leyden High School?
The largest demographic group at West Leyden High School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Northlake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Leyden High School?
West Leyden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Leyden High School rank among public schools in Northlake?
By Resource Investment Index, West Leyden High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Northlake, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Leyden Chsd 212?
Besides West Leyden High School, Leyden Chsd 212 also operates East Leyden High School (1,840 students). See the Leyden Chsd 212 district page for the complete list.