MacArthur High School is a public high school located in Levittown, New York. One of two high schools in the Levittown Union Free School District, the school is named after United States General Douglas MacArthur.
Serving 1,295 students in grades 9-12, Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Gen Douglas MacArthur Senior High School serves the southeast part of Levittown, NY, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the school's edge and a maximum of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School's student population of 1,295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Success For Every Student!
School Rankings
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
65%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Macarthur General
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School's ranking?
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is ranked #239 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School?
1,295 students attend Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School?
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School offer ?
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School part of?
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is part of Levittown Union Free School District.
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