Harry D Jacobs High School

Harry D. Jacobs ranks #7 in best public high schools in McHenry County according to Niche.com.

Harry D Jacobs High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

2601 Bunker Hill Dr, Algonquin, IL

Far West Algonquin Neighborhood

Community Unit School District No. 300

3.7

2.7

2,006 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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
3.47

Graduation Rate
97%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

A-

College Prep

B-

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

A-

Sports

C+

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.47

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

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

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

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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 367 Students

Northern Illinois University 336 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 321 Students

Illinois State University 321 Students

Loyola University Chicago 304 Students

Elgin Community College 288 Students

University of Iowa 280 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 234 Students

DePaul University 218 Students

Northwestern University 217 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 209 Students

Nursing 165 Students

Psychology 163 Students

Biology 155 Students

Computer Science 111 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students

Marketing 79 Students

Accounting 59 Students

Finance 56 Students

Forensic Science and Technology 56 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

8/16/2025

I really have loved Jacobs High School. I transfered their for my junior year. I was very nervouse to start, not knowing what to expect. All my teachers were every helpful and have made me feel ready for college.

5.0 Parent

4/26/2025

Great students and great teachers! They have good counselors. They encourage student leadership through different activities. They have many options of sports activities.

4.0 Senior

1/17/2025

My most favorite part of Jacobs is the music/theater department. We became a family, and I will forever be thankful for the music teachers and theater directors.

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5.0 parent

8/29/2025

Jacobs is a wonderful school with supportive teachers and staff members. The students are engaged and they have great communication with families.

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...

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Median Lot Size

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Median Age

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Illinois McHenry County Algonquin 60102 Far West Algonquin

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.47, 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 $489,264. 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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