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Leyden District 212
Location
Franklin Park
, IL
USA
District information
TypeHigh Schools
MottoEducate Enrich Empower
Established1913
Students and staff
Students3,339
District mascotEagle
Other information
Websitewww.leyden212.org

The Leyden High School District 212, named after Leiden, operates two high schools (9-12) in Cook County, Illinois, USA. The boundaries of the district include River Grove, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Leyden Township, Schiller Park, Northlake, and Rosemont. The schools have 215 teachers (FTEs) serving 3,339 students.[1][2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

Athletics

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

School Name City Students FTE Teachers Pupil/Teacher Ratio
East Leyden High School Franklin Park, Illinois 1760 108 16:1
West Leyden High School Northlake, Illinois 1579 107 15:1

Note: Based on 2017 school year data

References

  1. ^ "West Leyden High School". USNews. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "East Leyden High School". USNews. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  3. ^ "Leyden High School District 212 / Homepage". www.leyden212.org. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
  4. ^ Mills, Maryann. "District 212 Superintendent Nick Polyak named Superintendent of Distinction". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2017-07-21.


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