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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Black, Green, Gold
Average Class Size
19 students
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)100%
26%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School?
1 students attend Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School students are Hispanic.
What school district is Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School part of?
Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School is part of Lagrange Area Dept Special ED-Ladse School District.
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