Leland High School is an American public high school located in Leland, Illinois. It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Leland Community School School District #1. There are currently 62 students at Leland with a demographic distribution of 98% white students and the remaining 2% of Hispanic descent.
Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Leland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leland High School's student population of 85 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leland High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leland High School's ranking?
Leland High School is ranked #1177 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leland High School?
The graduation rate of Leland High School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leland High School?
85 students attend Leland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Leland High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leland High School?
Leland High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leland High School offer ?
Leland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leland High School part of?
Leland High School is part of Leland CUSD 1 School District.
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