Hinsdale Central High School vs. Hinsdale South High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hinsdale Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Hinsdale South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,445 students in grades 9-12, Hinsdale Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,445 students
1,370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
109 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#743 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
608
302
Grade 10 Students
606
305
Grade 11 Students
596
352
Grade 12 Students
635
411
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
60%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
13%