Harry D Jacobs High School

Harry D Jacobs High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2601 Bunker Hill Dr,  Algonquin, IL
Community Unit School District No. 300
3.7
2.6
2,006 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Ami J Engel
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
17%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
72.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
58.7%
Hispanic
23.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.1%
Black
4.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 363 Students
Northern Illinois University 343 Students
Illinois State University 326 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 321 Students
Loyola University Chicago 305 Students
University of Iowa 287 Students
Elgin Community College 287 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 242 Students
Northwestern University 223 Students
DePaul University 221 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 207 Students
Psychology 163 Students
Nursing 162 Students
Biology 154 Students
Computer Science 117 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Marketing 76 Students
Accounting 61 Students
Finance 57 Students
Education 56 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 540 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/6/2025
ive had a lot of good teacher and bad teacher some can be very disrespectful and very outgoing and helpful some of them just don't care to be there and don't help at all
4.0 Senior
1/10/2025
I would say I've had a overall positive experience at Jacobs. I enjoyed building relationships with my peers and teachers, however there were times I felt disconnected.
3.0 Senior
12/17/2024
The academics could be more challenging as well as the extracurriculars they offer. More funding should be given to clubs, and they should be developed more such as DECA, which has closed down, and STEM club, which has also been shut down this year.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/27/2025
Lost Lynn Camerons retainer, poor staff for student ratio l Conor supervisor also other Child Niko Etrone drugged Scott Cameron
2.0 other
5/8/2025
its a horrible school they dont care nor pay attention to the kids
1.0 parent
9/16/2022
I was tormented by thére because I’m in wheelchaiThey yell at disability kids .I was one of those kids who was tormented by staff.I don’t recommend this school at all.1 teacher helped me with my work, everyone else. Didn’t care.People there mean lîke staffOne person told me just move.I don’t recomme...
5.0 parent
2/23/2022
School offers great academics compared to other high schools in the region and nearby suburbs. Scores above average compared to schools in nearby suburbs and statewide. Have a good pathways program too.

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Harry D Jacobs High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Algonquin, IL and is served by the Community Unit School District No. 300 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,006 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Harry D Jacobs High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $494,838. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crystal Lake South High School, Trinity Oaks Christian Academy, Summit School, and more. Learn more about what Algonquin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harry D Jacobs High School.

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