Hinsdale South High School

7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561

south.hinsdale86.org

1,371 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hinsdale South High School, located in Darien, Illinois, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a key part of Hinsdale Township High School District 86, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and extensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Hinsdale South fosters a vibrant school culture through a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. The school places a high value on building a supportive community, emphasizing student well-being, inclusivity, and leadership development. With modern facilities and a dedicated staff, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to excel academically while exploring their personal interests and talents.

1,371

Total Students

106.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinsdale South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	744
Hispanic	217
Black	230
Asian	125
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
744 (54.3 %)
Black
230 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
217 (15.8 %)
Asian
125 (9.1 %)
Two or More
54 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hinsdale Twp HSD 86
Phone:	(630)468-4000
Website:	http://south.hinsdale86.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 347

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 277

Grade 12 397