Is Hinsdale South High School a good school?

Yes. Hinsdale South High School ranks in the top 8.5% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Hinsdale South High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,371 students attended Hinsdale South High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hinsdale South High School?

Students at Hinsdale South High School are 54% White, 17% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Hinsdale South High School?

Hinsdale South High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gower West Elementary School Middle : Gower Middle School

Hinsdale South High School

Summary:

Hinsdale South High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Darien, Illinois, with a student population of 1,371. The school is part of the Hinsdale Township High School District 86, which is ranked 33 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hinsdale South High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Illinois, with a current statewide ranking of 59 out of 697 high schools and a 5-star rating.

Hinsdale South High School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 44% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. Similarly, 46.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.1%. The school also performs well in science, with 77.9% of students proficient or better in the Illinois Science Assessment, compared to the state average of 53.2%. Hinsdale South High School's four-year graduation rate has remained strong, ranging from 84.2% to 89.1% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. The school's dropout rate has also remained low, ranging from 1.1% to 2.3% during the same period.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Argo Community High School and Willowbrook High School, Hinsdale South High School's performance is notably stronger. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Argo Community High School had only 16.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to Hinsdale South's 44%. Similarly, Willowbrook High School had 26% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to Hinsdale South's 44%. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.2% in 2019-2020 to 22.7% in 2023-2024, which is an area that the school may need to address to ensure continued academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561-4288

(630) 468-4000

District: Hinsdale Township HSD 86

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,116

Feeder schools for Hinsdale South High School:

Elementary:	Gower West Elementary School
Middle:	Gower Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 1,371

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

African American:

16.8%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hinsdale South High School ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hinsdale South High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hinsdale South High School is $34,116.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hinsdale South High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinsdale South High School 59^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Hinsdale South High School in the ranking list.)

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Hinsdale Township HSD 86:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinsdale Township HSD 86 33^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hinsdale South High School

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Rank History for all students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	87.04	44^th	586	92.5%
2004	81.48	80^th	592	86.5%
2005	80.46	85^th	590	85.6%
2006	77.29	116^th	596	80.5%
2007	81.03	98^th	612	84.0%
2008	91.18	33^rd	624	94.7%
2009	90.99	34^th	632	94.6%
2010	84.28	78^th	643	87.9%
2011	84.60	80^th	655	87.8%
2012	91.07	42^nd	665	93.7%
2013	83.81	94^th	670	86.0%
2014	85.74	87^th	670	87.0%
2015	80.69	77^th	614	87.5%
2016	81.50	49^th	643	92.4%
2017	91.75	41^st	642	93.6%
2018	84.43	85^th	647	86.9%
2019	87.12	75^th	701	89.3%
2021	91.60	59^th	688	91.4%
2022	82.12	101^st	699	85.6%
2023	90.95	53^rd	699	92.4%
2024	92.31	59^th	697	91.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.44	30^th	163	81.6%
2024	93.17	17^th	182	90.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	23.51	190^th	205	7.3%
2023	88.40	11^th	217	94.9%
2024	28.56	158^th	248	36.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	89.98	24^th	374	93.6%
2019	55.31	117^th	473	75.3%
2021	46.51	165^th	453	63.6%
2022	63.14	88^th	493	82.2%
2023	88.09	53^rd	476	88.9%
2024	87.15	58^th	482	88.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.27	271^st	585	53.7%
2019	73.60	95^th	639	85.1%
2021	80.93	81^st	611	86.7%
2022	70.98	121^st	626	80.7%
2023	68.07	138^th	644	78.6%
2024	64.92	165^th	639	74.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	78.01	118^th	620	81.0%
2019	79.33	113^th	665	83.0%
2021	80.31	110^th	639	82.8%
2022	76.48	134^th	658	79.6%
2023	93.96	24^th	656	96.3%
2024	92.33	56^th	664	91.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.32	56^th	428	86.9%
2024	60.54	100^th	429	76.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	86.95	62^nd	619	90.0%
2019	91.57	53^rd	675	92.1%
2021	95.60	39^th	653	94.0%
2022	84.30	81^st	664	87.8%
2023	83.65	86^th	668	87.1%
2024	89.98	66^th	668	90.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	68.43	39^th	132	70.5%
2019	61.92	53^rd	130	59.2%
2021	73.27	35^th	135	74.1%
2022	69.87	42^nd	141	70.2%
2023	74.74	35^th	134	73.9%
2024	65.98	52^nd	137	62.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	62.66	65^th	253	74.3%
2019	58.45	83^rd	299	72.2%
2021	59.60	67^th	281	76.2%
2022	44.69	133^rd	294	54.8%
2023	53.71	99^th	301	67.1%
2024	63.06	63^rd	299	78.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	81.75	34^th	291	88.3%
2019	62.18	89^th	317	71.9%
2021	78.28	44^th	317	86.1%
2022	67.55	77^th	335	77.0%
2023	77.02	50^th	333	85.0%
2024	77.23	51^st	336	84.8%

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Rank History for White students at Hinsdale South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	86.14	61^st	548	88.9%
2019	90.12	48^th	552	91.3%
2021	87.44	70^th	553	87.3%
2022	76.80	102^nd	560	81.8%
2023	92.23	32^nd	557	94.3%
2024	93.55	42^nd	554	92.4%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

We love our school. The teachers, staff and administration listen to the needs of the community and adapt for what the students need. My daughter’s AP classes are outstanding and there is quite a list of clubs, sports and activities that students can join. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, June 5, 2010

I love that school, its the best school in the world. A lot of the kids there are really nice and the teachers are awesome. The student security would always entertain me like Mr. Lewis or Mr. Rocco. I even like the opportunities they give out there. I Will cry a lot when i graduate but i have a long way to go do i'm gonna make the best of it Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hinsdale South High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1506	48	158	40	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1752
1989	1456	52	170	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	1720
1990	1374	53	166	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	1634
1991	1337	62	161	34	4	n/a	n/a	0	1598
1992	1241	67	191	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	1541
1993	1269	81	207	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	1608
1994	1330	107	208	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	1689
1995	1320	111	216	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	1697
1996	1320	111	216	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	1697
1997	1280	108	180	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	1623
1998	1236	128	176	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	1603
1999	1249	128	174	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	1622
2000	1237	113	199	89	2	n/a	n/a	0	1640
2001	1235	120	231	96	5	n/a	n/a	0	1687
2002	1352	131	241	121	4	n/a	n/a	0	1849
2003	1352	131	241	121	4	n/a	n/a	0	1849
2004	1330	151	227	132	5	n/a	n/a	0	1845
2005	1381	158	232	140	2	n/a	n/a	0	1913
2006	1357	166	230	165	2	n/a	n/a	0	1920
2007	1294	199	214	149	1	n/a	n/a	12	1869
2008	1271	224	210	152	2	n/a	n/a	23	1882
2009	1192	221	194	136	4	n/a	n/a	36	1783
2010	1178	268	177	150	5	n/a	n/a	47	1825
2011	1118	273	165	195	5	7	45	0	1808
2012	1060	295	160	192	9	4	46	0	1766
2013	1032	302	163	193	7	3	39	0	1739
2014	961	328	177	197	6	3	40	0	1712
2015	897	324	162	194	7	4	41	0	1629
2016	869	310	158	200	1	3	42	0	1583
2017	842	304	144	174	2	3	38	0	1507
2018	824	292	132	196	1	3	35	0	1483
2019	795	268	132	197	3	1	28	0	1424
2020	800	239	136	194	2	3	19	0	1393
2021	783	232	137	189	2	3	17	0	1363
2022	778	206	142	187	2	1	34	0	1350
2023	744	230	125	217	1	0	54	0	1371

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 South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1752	121.8	14.3	n/a
1989	1720	116.5	14.7	n/a
1990	1634	113.3	14.4	n/a
1991	1598	113.7	14.0	n/a
1992	1541	113.5	13.5	n/a
1993	1608	110.4	14.6	n/a
1994	1689	115.7	14.6	n/a
1995	1697	115.3	14.7	n/a
1996	1697	115.3	14.7	n/a
1997	1623	113.5	14.3	n/a
1998	1603	107.4	14.9	n/a
1999	1622	107.0	15.2	n/a
2000	1640	108.7	15.1	n/a
2001	1687	107.1	15.8	n/a
2002	1849	119.3	15.5	0
2003	1849	119.3	15.5	0
2004	1845	119.9	15.4	0
2005	1913	126.9	15.1	0
2006	1920	131.6	14.6	0
2007	1869	118.0	15.8	0
2008	1882	111.0	17.0	0
2009	1783	123.8	14.4	0
2010	1825	126.0	14.4	0
2011	1808	125.7	14.3	0
2012	1766	121.6	14.5	23
2013	1739	211.0	8.2	23.6
2014	1712	n/a	n/a	27.9
2015	1629	123.0	13.2	32.3
2016	1583	120.0	13.1	29.8
2017	1507	118.8	12.6	30.9
2018	1483	110.8	13.3	28.1
2019	1424	130.2	10.9	27
2020	1393	105.5	13.1	24
2021	1363	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1350	101.7	13.2	19.3
2023	1371	106.6	12.8	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 South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1752	121.8	14.3	n/a
1989	1720	116.5	14.7	n/a
1990	1634	113.3	14.4	n/a
1991	1598	113.7	14.0	n/a
1992	1541	113.5	13.5	n/a
1993	1608	110.4	14.6	n/a
1994	1689	115.7	14.6	n/a
1995	1697	115.3	14.7	n/a
1996	1697	115.3	14.7	n/a
1997	1623	113.5	14.3	n/a
1998	1603	107.4	14.9	n/a
1999	1622	107.0	15.2	n/a
2000	1640	108.7	15.1	n/a
2001	1687	107.1	15.8	n/a
2002	1849	119.3	15.5	0
2003	1849	119.3	15.5	0
2004	1845	119.9	15.4	0
2005	1913	126.9	15.1	0
2006	1920	131.6	14.6	0
2007	1869	118.0	15.8	0
2008	1882	111.0	17.0	0
2009	1783	123.8	14.4	0
2010	1825	126.0	14.4	0
2011	1808	125.7	14.3	0
2012	1766	121.6	14.5	23
2013	1739	211.0	8.2	23.6
2014	1712	n/a	n/a	27.9
2015	1629	123.0	13.2	32.3
2016	1583	120.0	13.1	29.8
2017	1507	118.8	12.6	30.9
2018	1483	110.8	13.3	28.1
2019	1424	130.2	10.9	27
2020	1393	105.5	13.1	24
2021	1363	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1350	101.7	13.2	19.3
2023	1371	106.6	12.8	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.

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