West Leyden High School

1000 North Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164 | (847) 451-3154
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 1,681
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1000 N Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164
  • Principal or Admin: Wilford Wagner
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,681
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 109.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 860 (51.2%)
  • Females: 770 (45.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 147 (8.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 599 (35.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 746 (44.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
West Leyden High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian50.3%
Black422.5%
Asian432.6%
Hispanic1,13067.2%
White41024.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For West Leyden High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade42725.4%
10th Grade41424.6%
11th Grade39323.4%
12th Grade44726.6%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.9%
District:
92.9%
State:
93.9%
Graduation Rate
School:
94.9%
District:
93.8%
State:
87.8%
Dropout Rate
School:
2.4%
District:
2.2%
State:
3.8%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on March 25, 2011
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