Macarthur High School
Macarthur High School serves 2,770 students in grades 9-12.
Macarthur High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,770 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macarthur High School's student population of 2,770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 176 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
176 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macarthur High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Macarthur High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5387 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)93%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macarthur High School?
The graduation rate of Macarthur High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Macarthur High School?
2,770 students attend Macarthur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Macarthur High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur High School?
Macarthur High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macarthur High School offer ?
Macarthur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Macarthur High School part of?
Macarthur High School is part of Irving Independent School District.
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