Jacobs High School

Last updated
Harry Darnell Jacobs High School
JacobsGoldenEaglesLogo.jpeg
Address
Jacobs High School
2601 Bunker Hill

Algonquin
,
Illinois
60102

United States
Coordinates 42°10′2″N88°20′28″W / 42.16722°N 88.34111°W / 42.16722; -88.34111
Information
TypePublic High School
Established1975
Oversight Community Unit School District 300
PrincipalChristopher Testone
Faculty134.80 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment2,088 [1]  (2018-19)
Student to teacher ratio15.49 [1]
Color(s)Brown and gold    [2]
Athletics conferenceFox Valley [2]
MascotEagle
Nickname Golden Eagles [3]
NewspaperThe Talon
Website jhs.d300.org

Harry D. Jacobs High School (commonly referred to as Jacobs or HDJ) 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.

Contents

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 (partial). The school is a member of the Illinois High School Association, Fox Valley Conference.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,043 students enrolled in 2019-2020 was:

24% of students were classified as low income. [4] [1]

Athletics and Activities

Jacobs High School offers the following programs:

Athletics

Activities

Music

Advanced Placement

Jacobs offers AP courses in the following subjects: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, Physics C, Precalculus, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government, and US History.

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Algonquin (Jacobs)". Illinois High School Association (IHSA). 24 February 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Jacobs High School". Illinois High School Association. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  4. ↑ "Illinois Report Card". www.illinoisreportcard.com. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  5. ↑ Arnold, Jeff. "I’m Just Saying ... with Doug Feldmann", Northwest Herald , May 11, 2014. Accessed December 12, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Ryan Hartman Stats and News". NHL.com. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  7. ↑ "Congratulations to Evan Jager!!! - Jacobs High School". d300.org. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  8. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2013-2014,' Biographical Sketch of Adam Neylon, pg. 85
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