Hinsdale Township High School District 86 is a high school district headquartered in Hinsdale, Illinois, serving Hinsdale and Darien.
| Hinsdale Township High School District 86 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
5500 South Grant Street
Hinsdale , Illinois, 60521United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9–12[1] |
| NCES District ID | 1719320[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,976[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | d86 |
It operates Hinsdale Central High School and Hinsdale South High School.
Hinsdale Township High School District 86
editHinsdale Township High School District 86 has more than 4000 students in grades 9 through 12. The student-to-teacher ratio is currently 14:1, whereas the national average is 17:1.[2] The first class to graduate from Hinsdale High School was in 1883. District 86 was formed when the elementary school and high school were split into separate districts. Originally, there was only Hinsdale High school (located in Hinsdale and later known as Hinsdale Township High School), but a 1962 referendum provided for a 2nd school: Hinsdale South High School (located in Darien, Illinois).[3]
Academics
editDistrict 86 has a graduation rate of 91%. The number of students who miss more than 10% of school days is only 14%. As of 2018, the average SAT testing scores for math are 590.3 and for English Language Arts are 584.1. In 2017, the average spending per student for operational purposes was $20,397 and for instructional purposes was $12,849. More than 90% of teachers return to work for the school district each year.[4]
2019 Referendum
editHinsdale High School District 86 proposed to cut activities such as football, wrestling, swimming, cheerleading, and even marching band in order to save money. However, voters approved a $140 million bond referendum. which meant these measures would not be needed. The referendum called for an increase in property tax; a house worth $500,000 should expect to pay roughly $283 more in annual property taxes.[5]
Notable alumni
editHinsdale Central High School
editJim Aylesworth '61- children's book author, and teacher
Brian Torff '72 - bassist, teacher, and composer
Hinsdale South High School
editBarbara Woods '80 - actress, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show[6]
Enrollment and Equity Issues
editSome have criticized educational equity in the district. The 2021 school district report card showed that Hinsdale Central has nearly twice the enrollment of students as Hinsdale South, causing a disparity of course offerings.[7] However, proposed revisions of the attendance boundaries have not been palatable solutions for some district residents.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Hinsdale Twp HSD 86". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ^ "Explore Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86". Niche. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
- ^ "About District 86 / History". d86.hinsdale86.org. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ "Illinois Report Card". www.illinoisreportcard.com. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ Fornek, Kimberly. "Hinsdale District 86 voters OK $140 million bond issue; board to meet today to reverse sports cuts". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ Anderson, Helen J. "A FEW FAMOUS GRADUATES". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^ "Illinois Report Card". www.illinoisreportcard.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Hinsdale D-86 Board United On Keeping Disparity". Darien, IL Patch. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2022-03-30.