Hinsdale Central High School, or HCHS is a public four-year high school located at the corner of W. 55th St. and S. Grant St. in Hinsdale, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois. It is located in the United States.
Serving 2,436 students in grades 9-12, Hinsdale Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hinsdale Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hinsdale Central High School's student population of 2,436 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 190 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
190 teachers
Year Founded
1879
Colors
Red, White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hinsdale Central High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinsdale Central High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
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 Hinsdale Central High School's ranking?
Hinsdale Central High School is ranked #35 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hinsdale Central High School often compared to?
Hinsdale Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hinsdale South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinsdale Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hinsdale Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hinsdale Central High School?
2,436 students attend Hinsdale Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hinsdale Central High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinsdale Central High School?
Hinsdale Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hinsdale Central High School offer ?
Hinsdale Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hinsdale Central High School part of?
Hinsdale Central High School is part of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District.
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