Harry D Jacobs High School vs. Crystal Lake South High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harry D Jacobs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Graduation Rate
Crystal Lake South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,006 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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, Crystal Lake South High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,006 students
1,357 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1014 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
543
324
Grade 10 Students
494
345
Grade 11 Students
505
326
Grade 12 Students
464
362
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
60%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%