Hinsdale Central High School

Hinsdale Central High School earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — placing it second among all 703 public high schools in Illinois. That result reflects what this 2,436-student school delivers for families in Hinsdale across grades 9 through 12. Academic performance is the defining strength.

Hinsdale Central scores a near-perfect 9.9 out of 10 on academics, outperforming 98% of Illinois public schools — a pool that includes every grade level from elementary through secondary. The school maintains a 12.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, which keeps class loads manageable across a student body of nearly 2,500. These two factors together produce the academic score that anchors its overall rating.

Growth scores 7.3 out of 10 — strong in isolation, but the one area where the school doesn't match its own academic ceiling. For families making decisions on performance data, the overall picture is hard to dismiss. Hinsdale Central ranks 63rd of 3,813 public schools in Illinois — a count that spans every grade level — making its position at the top of the statewide high school list a genuine distinction.

Hinsdale Central High School is a large school with 2,436 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.