Hinsdale Central High School

Summary:

Hinsdale Central High School is a highly-regarded public high school serving 2,472 students in grades 9-12 in Hinsdale, Illinois. Part of the Hinsdale Township High School District 86, which is ranked 30th out of 823 districts in Illinois, Hinsdale Central is consistently one of the top-performing high schools in the state.

Hinsdale Central's academic excellence is evident in its consistent ranking among the top 6-17 high schools in Illinois and its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students significantly outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, with 70.1% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 75.5% in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 61.6% and 66.3% for the district, respectively. The school also boasts an impressive 96.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.9% dropout rate, outpacing nearby Hinsdale South High School. Hinsdale Central's diverse student population, including strong performance among female, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, further sets it apart.

While Hinsdale Central's per-student spending of $25,423 is higher than the nearby Community High School District 99 schools, it is still lower than the $31,944 spent per student at Hinsdale South High School. Additionally, Hinsdale Central's rising chronic absenteeism rate, from 5.6% in 2020-2021 to 20.5% in 2022-2023, is worth monitoring, though it remains lower than the rates at Hinsdale South and Community High School District 99 schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5500 S Grant St
       Hinsdale, IL  60521-4578


(630) 570-8000

District: Hinsdale Township HSD 86

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,423 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  2,472

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
Asian:
21.8%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hinsdale Central High School ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.32. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hinsdale Central High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hinsdale Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Hinsdale Township HSD 86 School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Asian (21.8%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hinsdale Central High School is 14.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Hinsdale Township HSD 86 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hinsdale Central High School is $25,423. 1 high schools in the Hinsdale Township HSD 86 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hinsdale Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinsdale Central High School 6th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Hinsdale Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Hinsdale Township HSD 86:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinsdale Township HSD 86 30th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hinsdale Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 96.60 11th 586 98.1%
2004 96.94 9th 592 98.5%
2005 97.84 5th 590 99.2%
2006 97.27 5th 596 99.2%
2007 97.97 7th 612 98.9%
2008 97.83 6th 624 99.0%
2009 97.64 8th 632 98.7%
2010 97.37 7th 643 98.9%
2011 97.98 8th 655 98.8%
2012 97.91 8th 665 98.8%
2013 98.05 8th 670 98.8%
2014 97.88 7th 670 99.0%
2015 97.02 15th 614 97.6%
2016 84.12 32nd 643 95.0%
2017 98.46 12th 642 98.1%
2018 98.93 8th 647 98.8%
2019 99.09 10th 701 98.6%
2021 99.86 8th 688 98.8%
2022 97.44 17th 699 97.6%
2023 98.32 6th 699 99.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.39 7th 154 95.5%
2019 97.61 6th 165 96.4%
2023 94.56 6th 163 96.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.15 19th 151 87.4%
2021 60.66 34th 189 82.0%
2023 91.47 10th 217 95.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.30 8th 374 97.9%
2019 99.91 12th 473 97.5%
2021 98.04 12th 453 97.4%
2022 99.61 8th 493 98.4%
2023 99.93 9th 476 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.42 24th 585 95.9%
2019 91.76 27th 639 95.8%
2021 87.73 52nd 611 91.5%
2022 94.70 18th 626 97.1%
2023 96.42 11th 644 98.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.76 12th 620 98.1%
2019 98.18 13th 665 98.0%
2021 99.81 7th 639 98.9%
2022 96.48 17th 658 97.4%
2023 98.03 6th 656 99.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.93 2nd 428 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.15 7th 619 98.9%
2019 99.20 9th 675 98.7%
2021 99.72 9th 653 98.6%
2022 97.63 13th 664 98.0%
2023 98.12 10th 668 98.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.81 17th 132 87.1%
2019 85.42 17th 130 86.9%
2021 86.78 19th 135 85.9%
2022 89.06 10th 141 92.9%
2023 88.40 8th 134 94.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.01 20th 253 92.1%
2019 90.99 20th 299 93.3%
2021 54.28 82nd 281 70.8%
2022 97.81 8th 294 97.3%
2023 99.12 8th 301 97.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.65 10th 291 96.6%
2019 98.21 10th 317 96.8%
2021 99.59 9th 317 97.2%
2022 97.69 9th 335 97.3%
2023 95.35 14th 333 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hinsdale Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.52 11th 548 98.0%
2019 97.89 12th 552 97.8%
2021 99.50 7th 553 98.7%
2022 93.75 32nd 560 94.3%
2023 97.02 9th 557 98.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
25%

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by a student
Saturday, August 18, 2018

Open Quote very nice High school!
Highly recommended! Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Open Quote I will soon be beginning my senior year at Hinsdale Central and I'm proud of the student, citizen, and young adult that it has shaped me into. The teachers are extermely helpful- staying afterschool, coming in early, and even spending their lunch period with you. The students are model citizens and the challenging nature of this school fosters a wonderful academic and athletic environment. Hinsdale Central is definitely one of the best schools in nation - preparing one for not only further education, but for life as well. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Open Quote i think hisdale high school is one of the worst schools in the nation thy have horrible teacher and pathtic deans. the way they run there school is a joke. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hinsdale Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1597 16 174 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1812
1989 1454 16 209 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1694
1990 1348 15 223 17 4 n/a n/a 0 1607
1991 1305 14 211 27 20 n/a n/a 0 1577
1992 1303 13 229 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1575
1993 1369 15 259 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1685
1994 1343 15 282 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1682
1995 1443 20 314 43 1 n/a n/a 0 1821
1996 1443 20 314 43 1 n/a n/a 0 1821
1997 1523 24 318 44 1 n/a n/a 0 1910
1998 1604 21 313 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1984
1999 1680 21 301 46 3 n/a n/a 0 2051
2000 1809 17 289 44 3 n/a n/a 0 2162
2001 1885 15 296 42 5 n/a n/a 0 2243
2002 1967 23 327 48 7 n/a n/a 0 2372
2003 1967 23 327 48 7 n/a n/a 0 2372
2004 1969 33 329 57 6 n/a n/a 0 2394
2005 2021 43 333 63 5 n/a n/a 0 2465
2006 2100 56 318 81 3 n/a n/a 2 2560
2007 2159 73 316 94 2 n/a n/a 8 2652
2008 2105 76 307 103 5 n/a n/a 28 2624
2009 2154 80 292 98 6 n/a n/a 56 2686
2010 2191 67 301 100 8 n/a n/a 88 2755
2011 2158 66 315 105 6 2 71 0 2723
2012 2140 68 371 123 6 1 72 0 2781
2013 2189 69 369 121 6 4 70 0 2828
2014 2110 73 415 106 5 3 65 0 2777
2015 2094 72 407 131 5 2 67 0 2778
2016 2052 71 440 150 5 5 79 0 2802
2017 1974 58 471 168 2 4 90 0 2767
2018 1929 62 501 195 0 4 95 0 2786
2019 1888 51 507 190 4 7 81 0 2728
2020 1826 59 529 203 3 5 57 0 2682
2021 1740 73 541 210 4 6 39 0 2613
2022 1663 67 544 218 5 3 44 0 2544
2023 1541 58 540 234 3 0 96 0 2472

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hinsdale Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1812 118.5 15.2 n/a
1989 1694 109.3 15.4 n/a
1990 1607 108.5 14.8 n/a
1991 1577 107.8 14.6 n/a
1992 1575 108.4 14.5 n/a
1993 1685 108.1 15.6 n/a
1994 1682 109.0 15.4 n/a
1995 1821 116.9 15.6 n/a
1996 1821 116.9 15.6 n/a
1997 1910 118.9 16.1 n/a
1998 1984 126.7 15.7 n/a
1999 2051 131.8 15.6 n/a
2000 2162 143.4 15.1 n/a
2001 2243 146.2 15.3 n/a
2002 2372 156.7 15.1 0
2003 2372 156.7 15.1 0
2004 2394 155.5 15.4 0
2005 2465 164.0 15.0 0
2006 2560 170.0 15.1 0
2007 2652 163.0 16.3 0
2008 2624 153.0 17.2 0
2009 2686 167.6 16.0 0
2010 2755 168.1 16.3 0
2011 2723 165.0 16.5 0
2012 2781 169.7 16.3 5
2013 2828 276.9 10.2 5.2
2014 2777 n/a n/a 6.1
2015 2778 183.0 15.1 7.9
2016 2802 181.0 15.4 6.1
2017 2767 182.6 15.1 7.8
2018 2786 182.0 15.3 6.1
2019 2728 204.6 13.3 6
2020 2682 174.8 15.3 5.2
2021 2613 n/a n/a n/a
2022 2544 188.7 13.4 5.7
2023 2472 173.3 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hinsdale Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1812 118.5 15.2 n/a
1989 1694 109.3 15.4 n/a
1990 1607 108.5 14.8 n/a
1991 1577 107.8 14.6 n/a
1992 1575 108.4 14.5 n/a
1993 1685 108.1 15.6 n/a
1994 1682 109.0 15.4 n/a
1995 1821 116.9 15.6 n/a
1996 1821 116.9 15.6 n/a
1997 1910 118.9 16.1 n/a
1998 1984 126.7 15.7 n/a
1999 2051 131.8 15.6 n/a
2000 2162 143.4 15.1 n/a
2001 2243 146.2 15.3 n/a
2002 2372 156.7 15.1 0
2003 2372 156.7 15.1 0
2004 2394 155.5 15.4 0
2005 2465 164.0 15.0 0
2006 2560 170.0 15.1 0
2007 2652 163.0 16.3 0
2008 2624 153.0 17.2 0
2009 2686 167.6 16.0 0
2010 2755 168.1 16.3 0
2011 2723 165.0 16.5 0
2012 2781 169.7 16.3 5
2013 2828 276.9 10.2 5.2
2014 2777 n/a n/a 6.1
2015 2778 183.0 15.1 7.9
2016 2802 181.0 15.4 6.1
2017 2767 182.6 15.1 7.8
2018 2786 182.0 15.3 6.1
2019 2728 204.6 13.3 6
2020 2682 174.8 15.3 5.2
2021 2613 n/a n/a n/a
2022 2544 188.7 13.4 5.7
2023 2472 173.3 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Hinsdale Central High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.3%
201699.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.2%22.4%
201799.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%100.0%24.3%
201899.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.0%99.1%26.3%
201999.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.1%98.9%99.4%51.1%
202199.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.1%99.0%99.2%98.7%
202298.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.8%97.9%97.8%98.0%
202398.5%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.9%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hinsdale Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (1.2%) $18,986 (98.8%) $19,221
2020 $208 (1.0%) $20,801 (99.0%) $21,010
2021 $426 (2.0%) $21,327 (98.0%) $21,753
2022 $426 (2.0%) $21,327 (98.0%) $21,753
2023 $517 (2.0%) $24,906 (98.0%) $25,423

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hinsdale Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 701 High schoolsRanks 6th of 699 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Hinsdale Central High School)79.370.1
 9.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hinsdale Township HSD 86)68.561.6
 6.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hinsdale Central High School)75.375.5
 0.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Hinsdale Township HSD 86)65.166.3
 1.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Hinsdale Central High School)70.383.3
 13%
   End of Course Science (Hinsdale Township HSD 86)67.780.8
 13.1%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students27282472
 9.4%
African American5158
 13.7%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian507540
 6.5%
Hispanic190234
 23.2%
Pacific Islander70
 100%
White18881541
 18.4%
Two or More Races8196
 18.5%


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Students at Hinsdale Central High School are 62% White, 22% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,472 students attended Hinsdale Central High School.

Yes! Hinsdale Central High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 699 Illinois high schools.


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