Excellent
#543 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Harry D Jacobs High School
High School · Cusd 300 · Algonquin, IL
A Cusd 300 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2601 Bunker Hill Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Harry D Jacobs High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry D Jacobs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algonquin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,070
Median home value
$320,600
Median rent
$1,826/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,291 | Compare → |
| Dundee-crown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 2,561 | Compare → |
| Crystal Lake Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,498 | Compare → |
| Cambridge Lakes Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | Not available | 620 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #3 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harry D Jacobs High School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry D Jacobs High School
Harry D Jacobs High School is a public high school in Algonquin, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 2,062 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry D Jacobs High School
What grades does Harry D Jacobs High School serve?
Harry D Jacobs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harry D Jacobs High School?
Harry D Jacobs High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,062 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry D Jacobs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry D Jacobs High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry D Jacobs High School rank in IL?
Harry D Jacobs High School ranks #543 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Harry D Jacobs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry D Jacobs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harry D Jacobs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry D Jacobs High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harry D Jacobs High School a charter school?
No, Harry D Jacobs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry D Jacobs High School a Title I school?
No, Harry D Jacobs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry D Jacobs High School?
34.8% of students at Harry D Jacobs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,062
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (847) 532-6100
- Area population (ZIP 60102)
- 32,303
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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