Enrollment
2,445
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171932002222
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
173.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinsdale Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Central High School is a large high school in Hinsdale, Illinois, enrolling 2,445 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,445 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 spends $30,688 per pupil, 80% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86, also runs Hinsdale South High School (1,370 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hinsdale Central High School compares
Hinsdale Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86, which includes Hinsdale Central High School.
$30,688
Per student
+80%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 22.4%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,445 students)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hinsdale Central High School a good school?
Hinsdale Central High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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