Hinsdale South High School vs. Hinsdale Central High School
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School Overview
School
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
Diversity
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,370 students
2,445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
174 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#52 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
76%
Graduation Rate
84%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
302
608
Grade 10 Students
305
606
Grade 11 Students
352
596
Grade 12 Students
411
635
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
21%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
18%
3%
% White
50%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%