Hinsdale Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 · Hinsdale Twp HSD 86
#10 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#1298 of 16,910 nationally
About Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Central High School is a public high located in Hinsdale, in the Hinsdale Twp HSD 86 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 10th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,445.
There are 6 schools in Hinsdale; Hinsdale Central High School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hinsdale Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hinsdale Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students · 921 m away
Oak Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 1.1 km away
Elm Elem School
Burr Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students · 1.2 km away
Hinsdale Middle School
Hinsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 1.5 km away
Holmes Elem School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
519 students · 1.6 km away
Walker School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students · 2.0 km away
Monroe Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students · 2.1 km away
Prospect Elem School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 2.4 km away
Forest Hills Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 2.6 km away
Clarendon Hills Middle School
Clarendon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 2.7 km away
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Plainfield North High School
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2,399 students
Maine South High School
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Lake Park High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hinsdale Central High School a good school?
Hinsdale Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 79.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #10 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hinsdale Central High School rank in Illinois?
Hinsdale Central High School ranks #10 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #1298 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hinsdale Central High School?
Hinsdale Central High School had 2,445 students in 2025.
Is Hinsdale Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Hinsdale Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hinsdale Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hinsdale Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.