Hinsdale South High School
Tel:
(630) 468-4000
Hinsdale South High School serves 1,483 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hinsdale South High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Hinsdale South High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hinsdale South High School's student population of 1,483 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,483 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 111 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hinsdale South High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hinsdale South High School is 0.63, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1007 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 9% | 5% |
Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
Black | 20% | 17% |
White | 56% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 13% | 27% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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The nearest high school to Hinsdale South High School is High Schoold 86 Adult Opportunties Pgm (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gower Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gower West Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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