Hinsdale South High School, or HSHS, and locally referred to as "South," is a public four-year high school located at the corner of 75th Street and Clarendon Hills Road in Darien, Illinois, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 1,329 students in grades 9-12, Hinsdale South High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hinsdale South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hinsdale South High School's student population of 1,329 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Mascot
Hornets
School Rankings
Hinsdale South High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinsdale South High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
17%
16%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hinsdale South High School's ranking?
Hinsdale South High School is ranked #743 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hinsdale South High School often compared to?
Hinsdale South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hinsdale Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinsdale South High School?
The graduation rate of Hinsdale South High School is 84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hinsdale South High School?
1,329 students attend Hinsdale South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hinsdale South High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinsdale South High School?
Hinsdale South High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hinsdale South High School offer ?
Hinsdale South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hinsdale South High School part of?
Hinsdale South High School is part of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District.
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