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Hinsdale South High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Darien, Illinois · Hinsdale Twp HSD 86
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,370
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch19%
Title INo
Hinsdale South
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
1,370
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
19%-34.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Hinsdale South High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Darien, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,370 students. It is part of the Hinsdale Twp HSD 86 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHinsdale Twp HSD 86
County17043
CityDarien
ZIP60561
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171932002223

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,370
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino14.8%
Black / African American10.6%
Asian16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native56.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
14.8%
Black
10.6%
Asian
16.5%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %19%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)