Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
Tel:
(516) 434-7230
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School serves 1,227 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 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School's student population of 1,227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,227 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1 out of 4239 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Levittown Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Jonas E Salk Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Levittown Jonas E Salk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 900 students
0.0 miles
3359 Old Jerusalem Rd
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7354 0.0 6-8 900 - Levittown Gardiners Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 572 students
0.4 miles
610 Gardiners Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7451 0.4 K-5 572 - Wantagh Lee Road School Grades: K-5 | 289 students
0.8 miles
901 Lee Rd
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 434-7476 0.8 K-5 289 - Seaford East Broadway School Grades: K-5 | 699 students
1.0 miles
751 Seaman Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 434-7426 1.0 K-5 699 - Levittown Abbey Lane School Grades: K-5 | 650 students
1.1 miles
239 Gardiners Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7402 1.1 K-5 650
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