- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Darien, IL
Hinsdale South High School
Federal NCES profile for Hinsdale South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171932002223
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinsdale South High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,370
- students enrolled
Hinsdale South High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale South High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Darien, IL.
School address
District: Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 171932002223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Hinsdale South High School held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.7 → 108.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 171932002223 · Darien, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,370 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinsdale Central High School (2,445 students)
Hinsdale South High School held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.7 → 108.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Hinsdale South High School compares
Hinsdale South 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,370 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,370
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Hinsdale South High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinsdale South 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 (~1,370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hinsdale South High School
How many students attend Hinsdale South High School?
Hinsdale South High School has 1,370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Darien, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,371 (2022-23) → 1,329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale South High School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinsdale South High School?
The largest demographic group at Hinsdale South High School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Darien, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinsdale South High School?
Hinsdale South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South High School rank among public schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale South High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Darien, 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 Darien on the city page.
What other schools are in Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86?
Besides Hinsdale South High School, Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 also operates Hinsdale Central High School (2,445 students). See the Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 district page for the complete list.