Hinsdale Central High School

www.central.hinsdale86.org

2,472 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hinsdale Central High School, located in Hinsdale, Illinois, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of Hinsdale Township High School District 86, the school is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state and the nation due to its rigorous academic curriculum, robust Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and high college matriculation rates. The campus is known for its extensive facilities and a strong emphasis on preparing students for competitive post-secondary education.

Beyond academics, Hinsdale Central is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a history of excellence in athletics, fine arts, and various student-led organizations. The school community is deeply rooted in a tradition of high expectations, drawing students from the affluent suburbs of Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, and Oak Brook. With a focus on both intellectual development and personal character, the school maintains a reputation for fostering high-achieving individuals who are well-prepared for the demands of university life and professional careers.

2,472

Total Students

173.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinsdale Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,541
Hispanic	234
Black	58
Asian	540
Two or More	96
American Indian	3

White
1,541 (62.3 %)
Asian
540 (21.8 %)
Hispanic
234 (9.5 %)
Two or More
96 (3.9 %)
Black
58 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (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)570-8000
Website:	http://www.central.hinsdale86.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	173.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 9 588

Grade 10 588

Grade 11 578

Grade 12 717