Leyden High School District 212

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The Leyden High School District 212 operates two high schools (9–12) in Leyden Township (Cook County, Illinois, USA), named after Leiden (Netherlands). The schools have 215 teachers (FTEs) serving 3,339 students.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

History

In 1913, the first Leyden was originally a two-year high school which is now present day Hester Junior High School in Franklin Park. It became a four-year high school in 1924 where it was known as Cook County District 212. With increase in population, the East Leyden building was expanded and finished by 1955. West Leyden was built and finished by 1959. In 1965, West Leyden housed Triton Junior College until its buildings were constructed in River Grove by 1969. By 2009, East Leyden purchased 12 acres for parking lot and field expansion.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Organization and Staff

It is governed by a 9-member school board. The president of the board is Mr. Gregory T. Ignoffo. Dr. Nick Polyak serves as the current superintendent over the district since 2013.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Athletics

Each sport is offered to all students at both schools, but some are practiced at only one location.

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  • Bowling
  • Boys Baseball
  • Boys Basketball
  • Boys Cross Country
  • Boys Football
  • Golf
  • Boys Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Boys Tennis
  • Boys Track & Field
  • Boys Volleyball
  • Boys Wrestling

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  • Badminton
  • Girls Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Girls Cross Country
  • Girls Gymnastics
  • Leydenettes
  • Girls Soccer
  • Softball
  • Girls Tennis
  • Girls Track & Field
  • Girls Volleyball

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School name City Students FTE Teachers Pupil/Teacher Ratio
East Leyden High School Franklin Park, Illinois 1825 120 17:1
West Leyden High School Northlake, Illinois 1669 117 19:1

Note: Based on 2023 school year data

References

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