Hinsdale South High School
Hinsdale South High School serves 1,363 students in grades 9-12.
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 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Hinsdale South High School's student population of 1,363 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
130 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
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School Rankings
Hinsdale South High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hinsdale South High School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
17%
17%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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