Hinsdale Central High School in top 10, South in top 100 in recent Illinois rankings – Chicago Tribune

Hinsdale Central High School in top 10, South in top 100 in recent Illinois rankings  Chicago Tribune

Hinsdale High School District 86 leaders say a rankings disparity between Central and South isn't causing tension between the schools. Three top administrators in Hinsdale High School District 86 are focusing on the overall positive aspects of Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools’ recent rankings among Illinois public high schools by U.S. News & World Report, rather than the differences in those rankings between the two schools. Schools are ranked based on college readiness (30%), state assessment proficiency (20%), state assessment performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%), college curriculum breadth (10%), and graduation rate (10%), according to information from U.S. News & World Report. In the most-recent rankings, Central was No. 9 in the state, and South was No.

66 among 724 public high schools. While it’s not been uncommon for some district residents/parents to make comparisons between the two schools, Superintendent Chip Pettit, Central Principal Bill Walsh, and South Principal Kari Peronto all took a different approach and were pleased with the rankings of both schools. Asked whether the difference in rankings of the schools was an issue or concern with parents or residents, Pettit said there are no concerns at the school or district level. “We look forward to Central moving into the top 5 and South moving into the top 50 of future rankings,” he said.