Hinsdale South High School, or HSHS, and locally referred to as "South," is a public four-year high school located at the corner of 75th Street and Clarendon Hills Road in Darien, Illinois, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, Hinsdale South High School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hinsdale South High School serves the southern part of Darien, IL, covering an area of approximately 14.3 square miles. Most students typically have a short commute of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.2 miles away from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hinsdale South High School's student population of 1,370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
Average Class Size
19 students
School Rankings
Hinsdale South High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinsdale South High School is 0.68, 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
#743 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: 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 #743 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinsdale South High School?
The graduation rate of Hinsdale South High School is 84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Hinsdale South High School?
1,370 students attend Hinsdale South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hinsdale South High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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