Excellent
#4 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Hinsdale Central High School
High School · Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 · Hinsdale, IL
A Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5500 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
- Math 71% proficient (2021)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hinsdale Central High School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hinsdale Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average538/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hinsdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$244,318
Median home value
$988,000
Median rent
$1,921/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Vine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Hinsdale South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,329 | Compare → |
| Acacia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 4–12 | 2.6 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hinsdale Central High School is listed in Hinsdale Twp HSD 86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Central High School is a public high school in Hinsdale, IL, part of Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86, serving approximately 2,436 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Hinsdale Central High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hinsdale Central High School
What grades does Hinsdale Central High School serve?
Hinsdale Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hinsdale Central High School?
Hinsdale Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Central High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hinsdale Central High School rank in IL?
Hinsdale Central High School ranks #4 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hinsdale Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hinsdale Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hinsdale Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hinsdale Central High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hinsdale Central High School a charter school?
No, Hinsdale Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hinsdale Central High School a Title I school?
No, Hinsdale Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (630) 570-8000
- Area population (ZIP 60521)
- 18,097
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60521; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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