- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Hinsdale Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171932002222
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinsdale Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hinsdale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 2,445
- students enrolled
Hinsdale Central High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale Central High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hinsdale, IL.
School address
District: Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 171932002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Hinsdale Central High School held near 2,436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 173.4 → 189.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 171932002222 · Hinsdale, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,445 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinsdale South High School (1,370 students)
Hinsdale Central High School held near 2,436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 173.4 → 189.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Hinsdale Central High School compares
Hinsdale Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,445 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,445
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,924
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
Asian 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Hinsdale Central High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
District finance for Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 reports $30,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hinsdale Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale South High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinsdale Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hinsdale Central High School
How many students attend Hinsdale Central High School?
Hinsdale Central High School has 2,445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hinsdale, IL. CCD year-over-year: 2,472 (2022-23) → 2,436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Central High School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinsdale Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Hinsdale Central High School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Hinsdale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinsdale Central High School?
Hinsdale Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hinsdale Central High School rank among public schools in Hinsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale Central High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hinsdale, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hinsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86?
Besides Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 also operates Hinsdale South High School (1,370 students). See the Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 district page for the complete list.