West Leyden High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Northlake, Illinois 60164 · Leyden CHSD 212
#455 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#13670 of 16,910 nationally
About West Leyden High School
West Leyden High School is a public high located in Northlake, in the Leyden CHSD 212 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,687 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 455th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,687.
There are 7 schools in Northlake; West Leyden High School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Leyden High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Leyden High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Westdale Elem School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students · 237 m away
Mannheim Early Childhood Ctr
NorthLake · Public other · Grades PK–PK
157 students · 258 m away
Roy Elem School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students · 1.0 km away
Mannheim Middle School
Melrose Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students · 1.5 km away
Enger School
Franklin Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
0 students · 1.7 km away
Whittier Primary School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students · 2.0 km away
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 2.4 km away
J W Riley Intermediate School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students · 2.5 km away
Northlake Middle School
Northlake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students · 2.6 km away
Scott Elementary School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students · 2.6 km away
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H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
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Central High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Leyden High School a good school?
West Leyden High School has a Success Index (US) of 28.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #455 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Leyden High School rank in Illinois?
West Leyden High School ranks #455 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #13670 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Leyden High School?
West Leyden High School had 1,687 students in 2025.
Is West Leyden High School a elementary school or a high school?
West Leyden High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Leyden High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Leyden High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.