MacArthur High School is a public high school in Lawton, Oklahoma, serving 1,163 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lawton School District, which is ranked 235 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, MacArthur High School has shown mixed performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, 42.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 17.6% in Mathematics, 20.6% in Science, and 26.8% in U.S. History. These scores are generally higher than the Lawton district averages but lower than the state averages. The school's diverse student population includes 40.93% White, 18.4% African American, 18.49% Hispanic, and other racial groups, which is comparable to nearby Eisenhower High School and Lawton High School. However, MacArthur High School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 43.51% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
When compared to other schools in the area, MacArthur High School generally outperforms the Lawton district averages but lags behind some of the more rural schools, such as Empire High School, Walters High School, and Elgin High School, which outperform MacArthur High School in academic metrics despite having smaller student populations. Additionally, MacArthur High School's spending per student ($10,159 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of its counterparts, such as Lawton High School ($12,815) and Central High High School ($14,216), which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.
MacArthur High School ranks 205th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at MacArthur High School are 41% White, 18% Hispanic, 18% African American, 14% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,163 students attended MacArthur High School.
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MacArthur High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Carriage Hills Elementary SchoolElementary : Pioneer Park Elementary SchoolElementary : Sullivan Village Elementary SchoolMiddle : MacArthur Middle School