MacArthur High School, located at 4400 Aldine Mail Route in East Aldine, unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, north of Houston, with a ZIP code of 77039. The school is named in honor of Douglas MacArthur. The school serves sections of the unincorporated area of Aldine.
Serving 3,573 students in grades 9-12, Macarthur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macarthur High School's student population of 3,573 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 198 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
198 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Mascot
Generals
School Rankings
Macarthur High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur High School is 0.13, 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
#7884 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Generals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur High School's ranking?
Macarthur High School is ranked #7884 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Macarthur High School often compared to?
Macarthur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aldine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macarthur High School?
The graduation rate of Macarthur High School is 78%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Macarthur High School?
3,573 students attend Macarthur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Macarthur High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macarthur High School?
Macarthur High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 Aldine Independent School District.
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