Enrollment
1,687
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172274002522
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Leyden High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Leyden High School
West Leyden High School is a large high school in Northlake, Illinois, enrolling 1,687 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,687 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leyden Chsd 212 spends $25,950 per pupil, 52% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Leyden Chsd 212, also runs East Leyden High School (1,840 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Leyden High School compares
West Leyden High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,950
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leyden Chsd 212, which includes West Leyden High School.
$25,950
Per student
+52%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 3.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,687 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Leyden High School a good school?
West Leyden High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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