Hinsdale Central High School

Hinsdale Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5500 S Grant St,  Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86
4.2
4.2
2,544 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mike Mcgrory
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
173
Full Time Teachers
173
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
94.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
62.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21.8%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#7 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
#8 Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#8 Best Public HS in Illinois
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 515 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 344 Students
Northwestern University 321 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 292 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 261 Students
Loyola University Chicago 256 Students
Purdue University 234 Students
University of Iowa 226 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 217 Students
Michigan State University 194 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 347 Students
Biology 175 Students
Psychology 170 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 145 Students
Computer Science 145 Students
Finance 125 Students
Political Science and Government 90 Students
Economics 89 Students
Marketing 83 Students
Nursing 78 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 352 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/4/2024
Good quality public high school in rich white suburbs. Struggles with diversity. School culture has a large focus on college readiness - very competitive academic environment.
5.0 Parent
7/10/2024
It's an excellent high school that is hyper-focused on preparing their students for college, sometimes to a fault. It can be difficult for average or special needs students to feel like they are good at things because everyone is so hyper-focused on achievement and being exceptional that they make kids with normal interest levels seem lazy or uncaring.
5.0 Alum
5/2/2024
They do a very good job in the way they are always building more. They never get complacent with the fact that they are a great school. There is not much diversity but they did try and foster it and make it a focal point.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/27/2023
25th best school in the country for a reason. Offers wide range of classes and opportunities, including extensive Advanced Placement classes. Top notch instructors, administrators, and facilities.Make the most of your child's high school academics and sports.
5.0 other
8/10/2023
Great School, top of the line education, opportunities to get involved in sports, and other clubs and activities
5.0 other
6/10/2023
HInsdale Central High School in Illinois ranks 25 out of the country's best best public high schools. List released by 247wallst.comHow could it have a score of 7/10?
1.0 parent
10/29/2021
Beware! If you are looking for a school that can accommodate a full range of students, this school is no longer it. Central used to be a magnet for both excellent students and students with special needs. However, the current administration is inflicting harm on students in both of these groups. The...

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