Harry D Jacobs High School

2601 Bunker Hill Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,080 students in grades 9-12, Harry D Jacobs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,080 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harry D Jacobs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Harry D Jacobs High School's student population of 2,080 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,080 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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School Rankings

Harry D Jacobs High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry D Jacobs High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#880 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harry D Jacobs High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
31%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harry D Jacobs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harry D Jacobs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
6%
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Hispanic
24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harry D Jacobs High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
16%
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White
59%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Harry D Jacobs High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Harry D Jacobs High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harry D Jacobs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harry D Jacobs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry D Jacobs High School's ranking?
Harry D Jacobs High School is ranked #880 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harry D Jacobs High School often compared to?
Harry D Jacobs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dundee-crown High School, Huntley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harry D Jacobs High School?
The graduation rate of Harry D Jacobs High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harry D Jacobs High School?
2,080 students attend Harry D Jacobs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harry D Jacobs High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry D Jacobs High School?
Harry D Jacobs High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harry D Jacobs High School offer ?
Harry D Jacobs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harry D Jacobs High School part of?
Harry D Jacobs High School is part of CUSD 300 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
District Holiday - Offices/Schools Closed
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
2024 General Election Day - Offices/Schools Closed
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - Offices/Schools Closed
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
District Holiday - Offices/Schools Closed
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,080 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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