Harry D Jacobs High School

www.d300.org

2,056 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harry D. Jacobs High School, located in Algonquin, Illinois, is a prominent secondary school serving the District 300 community. As a large, comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school is known for its strong emphasis on college and career readiness, striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with support services designed to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body.

Beyond academics, Jacobs High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive IHSA athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering school spirit and community engagement, often serving as a central hub for events in the Algonquin area. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character development within a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

2,056

Total Students

140.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry D Jacobs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,163
Hispanic	536
Black	90
Asian	162
Two or More	93
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,163 (56.6%)
Hispanic
536 (26.1%)
Asian
162 (7.9%)
Two or More
93 (4.5%)
Black
90 (4.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(847)532-6100
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,056
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 540

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 515

Grade 12 513

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harry D Jacobs High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	540
Grade 10	488
Grade 11	515
Grade 12	513

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harry D Jacobs High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	977	47.5%
Male	1,077	52.4%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

High School 9th - 12th