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 1,263 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 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- 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 1,263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 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 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Macarthur General
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School's ranking?
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is ranked #222 out of 4,377 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?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School?
1,263 students attend Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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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