Enrollment
2,056
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Algonquin, IL
Harry D Jacobs High School
Federal NCES profile for Harry D Jacobs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170855000486
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry D Jacobs High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Algonquin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,056
- students enrolled
Harry D Jacobs High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry D Jacobs High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Algonquin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry D Jacobs High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry D Jacobs High School
Harry D Jacobs High School is a large high school in Algonquin, Illinois, enrolling 2,056 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,056 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students) and Hampshire High School (2,046 students) alongside Harry D Jacobs High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harry D Jacobs High School compares
Harry D Jacobs High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,056
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,056 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 138.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170855000486
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Harry D Jacobs High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 22
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 228:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.7%
In-school suspensions 140
Out-of-school suspensions 68
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Harry D Jacobs High School.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harry D Jacobs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpentersville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry D Jacobs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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Frequently asked questions about Harry D Jacobs High School
How many students attend Harry D Jacobs High School?
Harry D Jacobs High School has 2,056 students enrolled. It is a high school in Algonquin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry D Jacobs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry D Jacobs High School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry D Jacobs High School?
The largest demographic group at Harry D Jacobs High School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Algonquin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry D Jacobs High School?
Harry D Jacobs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harry D Jacobs High School rank among public schools in Algonquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry D Jacobs High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Algonquin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Algonquin on the city page.
Is Harry D Jacobs High School a good school?
Harry D Jacobs High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cusd 300?
Besides Harry D Jacobs High School, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Hampshire High School (2,046 students), and Westfield Community School (1,287 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.