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, serving students from the west half of the Village of Algonquin and its surrounding areas, including

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. The school is located in McHenry County but also draws students from Northern Kane County. Harry D. Jacobs High School is part of

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, 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

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Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,043 students enrolled in 2019-2020 was: *White - 63.5% *Hispanic - 20.4% *Asian- 8.9% *Black - 3.3% *Native American/Alaskan - 0.1% *Pacific Islander- 0.1% *Multiracial - 3.7% 24% of students were classified as low income.

Athletics and Activities

Jacobs High School offers the following programs: Athletics * Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading (Football Season), Cheerleading (Competitive Season), Cross Country, Dance (Football Season), Dance (Competitive Season), Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball * Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling Activities * Academic Challenge, Art Club, Bass Choir, Black Youth Alliance (BYA), Book Club, Chess Club, College Prep Club, Debate, Drama Club, Eagle Minds Matter (EMM), Film Production Club, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), German Club, Graphic Design Club, Hispanic Youth Alliance, Green Eagles, Interact, Key Club, Marching Band, Multicultural Club, Newspaper (''The Talon''), National Honor Society (NHS), Peer Mediation, Photography Club, Robotics Club, Scholastic Bowl, Spanish Club, Student Voices Club, Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Yearbook Club Music * Jacobs offers multiple programs in Band, Chorus, and Orchestra.

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, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government, and US History.

Notable alumni

Doug Feldmann Doug Feldmann (born 1970) is an American author of thirteen books, focusing mainly upon baseball history and the sport's sociological impact on urban and small-town America. His work has been recognized in multiple-time nominations for the Casey Awa ...

, author and professional baseball scout *

Ryan Hartman Ryan Hartman (born September 20, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hartman was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round (30th overall) of the 2013 NHL En ...

, AHL/NHL hockey player *

Evan Jager Evan Reese Jager (born March 8, 1989) is an American Long-distance running, distance Running, runner. He won the silver medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze at the 201 ...

, professional runner, Olympic and world championships medalist *

Adam Neylon Adam Neylon (born December 30, 1984) is an American small business owner and Republican politician. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing central Waukesha County. Background Neylon was born in Elgin, Illinois, and raised ...

, Wisconsin legislator and businessman'Wisconsin Blue Book 2013-2014,' Biographical Sketch of Adam Neylon, pg. 85 *

Cameron Krutwig Cameron Krutwig (born December 21, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Ibaraki Robots of the Japanese B.League . He played college basketball for the Loyola Ramblers. Krutwig drew national attention after helping the 2017 ...

, Basketball player

References

External links

Official website
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