Enrollment
2,445
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171932002222
Hinsdale Central High School — Hinsdale, IL
Federal NCES profile for Hinsdale Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 56/100.
School address
District: Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
173.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinsdale Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Hinsdale Central High School reports 2,445 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 173.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 27 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 204 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 spends $45,043 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.5% from local sources (property taxes), 22.4% from the state, and 2.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of C (56/100), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hinsdale Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 2,445 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 2,445
Teachers (FTE) 173.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171932002222
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 27
Counselors (FTE) 12.0
Students per counselor 204:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.9%
In-school suspensions 80
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86, which includes Hinsdale Central High School.
$45,043
Per student
+124%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+131%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
Educator & family resources
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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 14.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hinsdale, IL.
What is the quality grade for Hinsdale Central High School?
Hinsdale Central High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of C (56/100) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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