Hinsdale South High School

7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,350 students in grades 9-12, Hinsdale South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 88% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hinsdale South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Hinsdale South High School's student population of 1,350 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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School Rankings

Hinsdale South High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinsdale South High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#567 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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42%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hinsdale South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hinsdale South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
27%
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Black
15%
17%
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White
58%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Hinsdale South High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
88%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Hinsdale South High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hinsdale South High School's ranking?
Hinsdale South High School is ranked #567 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hinsdale South High School often compared to?
Hinsdale South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hinsdale Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinsdale South High School?
The graduation rate of Hinsdale South High School is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hinsdale South High School?
1,350 students attend Hinsdale South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hinsdale South High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinsdale South High School?
Hinsdale South High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hinsdale South High School offer ?
Hinsdale South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hinsdale South High School part of?
Hinsdale South High School is part of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 88% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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