Harry D Jacobs High School
#122 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#7778 of 16,910 nationally
About Harry D Jacobs High School
Harry D Jacobs High School is a public high located in Algonquin, in the CUSD 300 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,056 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 122nd of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,056.
There are 9 schools in Algonquin; Harry D Jacobs High School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harry D Jacobs High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Harry D Jacobs High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Prairie Elem School
Lake In The Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 1.3 km away
Kenneth E Neubert Elem School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 2.6 km away
Lake in the Hills Elem School
Lk In The Hls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students · 2.8 km away
Westfield Community School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,287 students · 2.8 km away
Indian Prairie Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 2.9 km away
Heineman Middle School
Algonquin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 2.9 km away
Mackeben Elementary School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades K–2
522 students · 3.0 km away
Conley Elementary School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
598 students · 3.1 km away
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 3.5 km away
Glacier Ridge Prek
Crystal Lake · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,047 students
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2,046 students
John Hersey High School
Arlington Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
West Chicago Comm High School
West Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
Bartlett High School
Bartlett · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,037 students
Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harry D Jacobs High School a good school?
Harry D Jacobs High School has a Success Index (US) of 52.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #122 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harry D Jacobs High School rank in Illinois?
Harry D Jacobs High School ranks #122 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #7778 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harry D Jacobs High School?
Harry D Jacobs High School had 2,056 students in 2025.
Is Harry D Jacobs High School a elementary school or a high school?
Harry D Jacobs High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Harry D Jacobs High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harry D Jacobs High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.