Leyden High School District 212

What Leyden High School District 212 does

Leyden High School District 212 is a public school district organized under Illinois law as a unit of local government in Cook County, Illinois. Founded in 1924 following a voter referendum, the district operates two high schools—East Leyden in Franklin Park and West Leyden in Northlake—serving approximately 3,500 students in grades 9 through 12. The service area covers six western suburban Chicago communities: Franklin Park, Northlake, River Grove, Schiller Park, portions of Rosemont, and unincorporated areas of Melrose Park. Governance rests with a seven-member elected Board of Education, and the district employs 605 full and part-time staff, of whom approximately 90% of licensed teachers hold a master's degree or higher.

The district's instructional platform is built on a Google ecosystem: a 1:1 Chromebook program in continuous operation since the 2012-2013 school year, Google Workspace for Education, the Schoology learning management system, and Securly for content filtering. Academic programming includes Advanced Placement courses (with two new AP courses approved for 2027-28), 16 state-approved career pathways offering early college credit, a Dual Degree Program with Triton College enabling students to earn an associate degree alongside their high school diploma, and a partnership with Elmhurst University. Students participate in 31 IHSA-sanctioned athletic programs and over 90 student clubs across the two campuses. The district's operating budget is approximately $106.9 million annually.

As a governmental entity, Leyden generates no commercial revenue; its operating budget is funded primarily through local property taxes and supplemented by Illinois state education funding and federal grants. Supplemental fees include summer school tuition ($40 for ACT preparation), activity fees, parking fees, and food service transactions processed through MySchoolBucks. The district holds National Blue Ribbon School recognition (1984-1985) and NCA-AdvancED District Accreditation (2010, renewed 2015). Because Leyden is a public-sector entity, no equity structure, parent company, venture funding, or M&A activity is applicable.

Name

Leyden High School District 212

Legal name

Leyden High School District 212

Website

https://leyden212.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public school district in Cook County, Illinois, operating two high schools—East Leyden and West Leyden—that serve approximately 3,500 students in grades 9-12 across six western suburban Chicago communities, funded by a roughly $106.9 million operating budget drawn primarily from local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Secondary education services
• Career and college pathways
• K-12 academic programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Public school district primarily funded through property taxes from residents in the district boundaries. The approximate operating budget is $106,858,296.
2. State and Federal Funding: Additional funding from Illinois state education funding and federal grants to support district operations and special programs.
3. Student Fees and Services: Fees collected for programs including summer school, activity fees, parking fees, and food services. The district operates a $100 million budget supporting students and internal operations including maintenance, security, food services, and transportation.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leyden High School District 212 provides comprehensive public high school education (grades 9-12) to approximately 3,500 students across two campuses—East Leyden High School and West Leyden High School—in the western suburbs of Chicago. Offerings include 16 state-approved career pathways, Advanced Placement courses, a Dual Degree Program with Triton College for earning an Associate's degree, Early College Credit through partnerships with Triton College and Elmhurst University, 31 IHSA sports, 90+ clubs, and a 1:1 Chromebook-supported learning environment with Schoology LMS and E-Learning capabilities.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1:1 Chromebook Program Since the 2012-2013 school year, every enrolled student is issued a district-owned Chromebook. This program transitioned Leyden to a fully 1:1 teaching and learning environment, requiring students to bring devices to school daily with fully charged batteries.
• Schoology Learning Management System Leyden's primary learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments digitally, review grades, participate in discussions, receive announcements, take assessments, and engage with academic blogs. Parents and guardians also have portal access to view the same information.
• Home Access Center (HAC) Portal for grade reports, attendance records, unofficial transcripts, and contact information accessible to students and parents.
• Leyden Libraries (Nardini Library / Media Center) The East Leyden Nardini Library and West Leyden Media Center foster student literacies through print and digital texts, innovative programming, and author visits. Libraries offer access to the Destiny Discover catalog, SORA ebooks/audiobooks, Comics Plus, and various databases.
• co.lab Program Freshmen program open to all students. An interdisciplinary project-based environment fostering inquiry, leadership, communication, and reflection to help students discover passions and advocate for their learning. Delivers five co-taught core classes to connected student cohorts throughout the school year.
• Dual Degree Program Students take classes to fulfill high school graduation requirements while earning an Associate's degree by graduation. Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses are selected for easy transfer to four-year institutions. Students participate in college courses at Triton College during junior and senior years.
• Career Pathways Program Sixteen state-approved career pathways with early college credit, team-based challenges, and alignment towards Illinois College and Career Pathway Endorsement. Includes pathways in Education, Engineering, Nursing, Computer Science, Culinary, Criminal Justice, Welding, Business, and Trades.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offering the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. AP courses offered include Art, English, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Italian, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Psychology, European History, U.S. History, and Government/Politics. In 2014, Leyden was recognized as the National AP School of the Year.
• Leyden Makerspace Hands-on creative space supporting student innovation and making, accessible through the library program.
• E-Learning Days When school is canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen events, students receive instruction online. The district had established protocols that enabled smooth transition to remote learning during COVID-19.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Triton CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriton College serves as a key partner for Leyden's Dual Degree Program where students take classes to fulfill high school graduation requirements as well as earn an Associate's degree by the end of their senior year. During junior and senior years, students participate in college courses at Triton College. Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses are selected for easy transfer to four-year institutions.
• Elmhurst UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElmhurst University partnership providing early college credit opportunities for Leyden students through dual enrollment programs and pathways for seamless transition to higher education.
• Learning Technology Center (LTC) of IllinoissupportingTechnology or IntegrationStatewide program that supports all public K-12 districts, schools, and educators with technology resources and professional development. District 212 uses resources provided by LTC for compliance and data privacy.
• Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)supportingTechnology or IntegrationA collaborative of schools, districts, regional, territorial, and state agencies, policy makers, trade organizations, and marketplace providers addressing real-world, adaptable, and implementable solutions to growing data privacy concerns. District 212 uses SDPC tools to enter into and manage Data Privacy Agreements.
• Illinois Student Privacy Alliance (ISPA)supportingTechnology or IntegrationA free consortium that allows school districts to access management tools and resources for data privacy agreements. District 212 utilizes ISPA tools alongside SDPC to manage data privacy agreements with educational technology vendors.
• West 40 Intermediate Service Center #2supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing regional educational support services. Also provides Seniors Plus and Tapestry programs for alternative education pathways.
• Des Plaines Valley Region (DVR)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational cooperative providing career and technical education opportunities and support for member districts.
• Community Partner DistrictssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeyden maintains partnerships with surrounding school districts including Districts 78, 81, 83, 84, 84.5, 85.5, 87, St. Cyprian School, St. John Vianney School, and St. Maria Goretti School for coordinated educational transitions.
• Local MunicipalitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with City of Northlake, Leyden Township, and Villages of Franklin Park, Melrose Park, River Grove, Rosemont, and Schiller Park for community collaboration and shared resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Evanston Township High School District 202: Single-campus Illinois public high school district serving Evanston. Comparable as an Illinois public high school district with similar academic pathways, AP programming, and career education offerings.
• New Trier Township High School District 203: Highly-regarded Illinois public high school district serving the North Shore suburbs. Comparable as a multi-campus Illinois public high school district with strong college preparatory programs and similar operating model.
• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: Illinois public high school district serving Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and surrounding western suburbs. Comparable as a two-high-school Illinois district (Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South) with similar academic program structures and funding model.
• Township High School District 214: Large Illinois public high school district serving the Arlington Heights-Buffalo Grove corridor with six high schools. Comparable as a multi-campus Illinois public high school district with similar career pathways, AP offerings, and 1:1 device programs.
• Maine Township High School District 207: Illinois public high school district serving Park Ridge, Des Plaines, and surrounding suburbs with multiple campuses. Directly comparable as a similar-sized multi-campus Illinois public high school district operating in the same Chicago suburban landscape.
• Township High School District 211: Adjacent Illinois public high school district serving the Palatine-Schaumburg area with multiple high schools. Operates under the same Illinois public school district model with comparable funding structure, grade span (9-12), and academic programs.
• DuPage High School District 88: Illinois public high school district operating Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools in the western suburbs. Comparable as a two-high-school Illinois district with similar enrollment scale and program offerings.

Regional players

• Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools: Operates Catholic K-12 schools in the same Chicago metropolitan area, competing for families within Leyden's geographic area. Comparable as an alternative K-12 education provider in the same regional market, though operating under a different funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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