Leyden CHSD 212

The Leyden CHSD 212 district in Illinois operates two public high schools, East Leyden High School and West Leyden High School, both serving grades 9-12. The data shows these schools have similar performance metrics and characteristics, with no clear standout in the district.

Both schools have comparable graduation rates, with East Leyden at 85.3% and West Leyden at 84.3%. Dropout rates are also similar, at 2.4% for East Leyden and 3.2% for West Leyden. However, both schools perform below the state average in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, though they exceed the state average in ISA Science proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is a concern, with East Leyden at 34.3% and West Leyden at 32.2%.

The data also reveals differences in student demographics and financial resources. West Leyden has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 59.62%, compared to 54.07% at East Leyden. Additionally, West Leyden spends more per student at $25,913, while East Leyden spends $23,682 per student. These factors may indicate a higher concentration of students from lower-income families in the West Leyden attendance area and the district's efforts to provide additional resources and support.