Jacobs High School


Harry D. Jacobs High School is a public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Algonquin, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, serving students from the west half of the Village of Algonquin and its surrounding areas, including Lake in the Hills, Gilberts, some of Sleepy Hollow, some of Carpentersville, and some of West Dundee. The school is located in McHenry County but also draws students from Northern Kane County.
Harry D. Jacobs High School is part of Community Unit School District 300, and one of three high schools serving the district. Feeder schools to Jacobs include Westfield Community School and Dundee Middle School. The school is a member of the Illinois High School Association, Fox Valley Conference.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,062 students enrolled in 2023–2024 was:
  • White - 58.2%
  • Hispanic - 24.6%
  • Asian - 8.2%
  • Black - 4.7%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 0.2%
  • Multiracial - 3.7%
34.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.

Athletics and Activities

Jacobs High School offers the following programs:
Athletics