Serving 1,807 students in grades 9-12, East Leyden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,807 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
East Leyden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Leyden High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
East Leyden High School is ranked #1871 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are East Leyden High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Leyden High School?
The graduation rate of East Leyden High School is 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Leyden High School?
1,807 students attend East Leyden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of East Leyden High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Leyden High School?
East Leyden High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Leyden High School offer ?
East Leyden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Leyden High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,807 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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