West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL · Leyden CHSD 212 · Grades 9 - 12
407th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
West Leyden High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Leyden High School 407th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 32th in 2025.
West Leyden High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Leyden High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,770 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.3% | 85.6% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| White | 20.4% | 10.2% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near West Leyden High School
Typical home value $312K in zip 60164 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West Leyden High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5East Leyden High SchoolLeyden CHSD 212 · 2.3 mi away355th of 601
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 4Fenton High SchoolFenton CHSD 100 · 3.3 mi away368th of 601
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 10York Comm High SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 3.4 mi away33rd of 601
ELA 80% · Math 68% - 6Elmwood Park High SchoolElmwood Park CUSD 401 · 3.9 mi away275th of 601
ELA 54% · Math 35% - 1Proviso West High SchoolProviso Twp HSD 209 · 4.1 mi away561st of 601
ELA 21% · Math 11% - 1Proviso East High SchoolProviso Twp HSD 209 · 4.9 mi away597th of 601
ELA 13% · Math 6% - 7Ridgewood Comm High SchoolRidgewood CHSD 234 · 5.2 mi away222nd of 601
ELA 58% · Math 39% - 9Proviso Math and Science AcademyProviso Twp HSD 209 · 5.7 mi away118th of 601
ELA 65% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Leyden High School in?
West Leyden High School is part of the Leyden CHSD 212 district in Northlake, Illinois.
Is West Leyden High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Leyden High School 407th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Leyden High School?
Hispanic 86%, White 10%, Asian 2%, Black 2% (1,770 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Leyden High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60164 is $312K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.