Frank Holthouse

About

Director of Careers at Leyden High Schools #212 #CTE #STEM #Leydenpride

Leyden High School District 212 is a comprehensive high school district located in Chicago’s near west suburbs. Students live in Northlake, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, River Grove, Rosemont, and unincorporated areas of Melrose Park.

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

East Leyden — 1825     West Leyden — 1669

ACCREDITATION

Leyden is accredited by Cognia and the Illinois State Board of Education.

FACULTY

There are 283 licensed teachers of which 88.9% have a master’s degree or higher. There are 15 full-time counselors, six social workers, three full-time speech pathologists, and two health care aides.  

SCHEDULE

Leyden uses a schedule that allows students to take seven courses per

semester and includes an Advisory period for all students.

SAT TEST — 11th Grade Mean Scores 

    Reading & Writing....................459

    Math .........................................455

    Overall.......................................914 

                                                          East Students        West Students

Illinois State Scholars                      34                               18                   

Attending Four-Year Colleges          37%                          38%    

Attending Community Colleges        23%                           23%

ATHLETICS

Leyden students have the opportunity to participate in 23 interscholastic sports, 11 sports for young women and 12 for young men. Participation is offered on several levels, including Varsity, Jr. Varsity, Sophomore, and

Freshmen. There is also a full intramural program for those choosing a less challenging involvement. Outstanding facilities include swimming pools, fitness centers, and a climbing wall.