At a glance
Reported students
2,445
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
173.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,370
Hinsdale Central High School: 2,445 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 182.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hinsdale. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Hinsdale Twp HSD 86. NCES reports 2,445 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.9%) and Asian (21%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hinsdale Central High School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 173.72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 12 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 12
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.9%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black2.7%
- Asian21%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
27 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hinsdale Twp HSD 86
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hinsdale South High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,370 reported students
Hinsdale Twp HSD 86 Adult Opportunities Program
High · Grades 12–12
0 reported students
Hinsdale District 86 Adult Opportunities Program - INT
Other · Grades M–M
Enrollment not reported