Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
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(516)434-7230
- Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School serves 1,235 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School's student population of 1,235 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,235 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #51 out of 4,239 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 80% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Levittown Union Free School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is Wantagh Senior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Jonas E Salk Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Levittown Jonas E Salk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 931 students
0.0 miles
3359 Old Jerusalem Rd
Levittown, NY 11756
(516)434-7354 0.0 6-8 931 - Levittown Gardiners Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 586 students
0.4 miles
610 Gardiners Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516)434-7451 0.4 K-5 586 - Wantagh Lee Road School Grades: K-5 | 301 students
0.8 miles
901 Lee Rd
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516)434-7476 0.8 K-5 301 - Seaford East Broadway School Grades: K-5 | 688 students
1.0 miles
751 Seaman Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516)434-7426 1.0 K-5 688 - Levittown Abbey Lane School Grades: K-5 | 675 students
1.1 miles
239 Gardiners Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516)434-7402 1.1 K-5 675
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