MacArthur High School

Summary:

MacArthur High School is a public magnet high school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,055 students. The school is part of the North East Independent School District, which is ranked 421 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MacArthur High School has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (66.67%) and significant White (18.88%) and African American (8.91%) representation. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 379 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to a low of 1,105 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking relatively well for White students (643 out of 1,576 in 2022-2023) and multi-racial students (225 out of 677 in 2022-2023), but struggling with Asian (415 out of 525 in 2022-2023) and African American (814 out of 1,069 in 2022-2023) students.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Alamo Heights High School and Robert G Cole Middle/High School, MacArthur High School performs relatively well in terms of graduation rates and test scores, but lags behind these high-performing schools. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact academic performance. Addressing the needs of its diverse student population, particularly in areas like Algebra I and English I Reading, could be key to improving the school's performance and ranking.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2923 MacArthur View
       San Antonio, TX  78217-4597


(210) 356-7600

District: North East Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1105th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,498 Help


Feeder schools for MacArthur High School:

Elementary:    Northwood Elementary
    Oak Grove Elementary
    Redland Oaks Elementary
    Regency Place Elementary
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Middle:    Driscoll Middle
    Garner Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  2,055

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.7%
White:
18.9%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details MacArthur High School ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked high schools in the North East Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at MacArthur High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), White (18.9%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MacArthur High School is 14.7, which is the 5th best among 8 high schools in the North East Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at MacArthur High School is $9,498, which is the 5th highest among 8 high schools in the North East Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MacArthur High School:

SchoolDigger ranks MacArthur High School 1105th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See MacArthur High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North East Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks North East Independent School District (Isd) 421st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for MacArthur High School

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Rank History for all students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.22 174th 1427 87.8%
2005 74.22 264th 1429 81.5%
2006 79.03 158th 1430 89.0%
2007 72.68 327th 1497 78.2%
2008 72.97 310th 1510 79.5%
2009 73.72 272nd 1539 82.3%
2010 71.84 307th 1568 80.4%
2011 67.85 481st 1672 71.2%
2012 71.46 240th 1603 85.0%
2013 70.62 343rd 1652 79.2%
2014 69.95 379th 1734 78.1%
2015 64.39 587th 1743 66.3%
2016 59.69 690th 1762 60.8%
2017 63.27 476th 1777 73.2%
2018 62.56 497th 1797 72.3%
2019 60.48 610th 1857 67.2%
2021 51.57 848th 1861 54.4%
2022 54.39 758th 1876 59.6%
2023 46.04 1037th 1961 47.1%
2024 42.97 1105th 1987 44.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.95 276th 582 52.6%
2019 51.96 256th 604 57.6%
2021 53.38 253rd 588 57.0%
2022 55.12 256th 664 61.4%
2023 59.57 225th 677 66.8%
2024 48.54 343rd 730 53.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.60 381st 1113 65.8%
2019 58.57 291st 1136 74.4%
2021 60.26 289th 1195 75.8%
2022 62.16 270th 1278 78.9%
2023 49.76 497th 1371 63.7%
2024 43.96 617th 1435 57.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.02 188th 1347 86.0%
2019 64.83 276th 1357 79.7%
2021 47.28 588th 1382 57.5%
2022 57.30 403rd 1418 71.6%
2023 49.18 602nd 1478 59.3%
2024 56.13 492nd 1547 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.75 606th 1794 66.2%
2019 53.89 681st 1818 62.5%
2021 52.98 724th 1848 60.8%
2022 53.06 684th 1847 63.0%
2023 42.18 1033rd 1897 45.5%
2024 39.49 1053rd 1883 44.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.61 528th 1781 70.4%
2019 61.58 600th 1798 66.6%
2021 56.76 735th 1815 59.5%
2022 55.04 740th 1841 59.8%
2023 46.69 987th 1891 47.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.11 356th 1137 68.7%
2019 70.99 160th 1145 86.0%
2021 66.85 463rd 1177 60.7%
2022 62.76 540th 1172 53.9%
2023 65.06 505th 1182 57.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.00 547th 1784 69.3%
2019 54.56 601st 1810 66.8%
2021 57.57 552nd 1829 69.8%
2022 58.88 465th 1837 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.79 586th 1803 67.5%
2019 55.56 676th 1824 62.9%
2021 43.91 974th 1840 47.1%
2022 49.58 806th 1853 56.5%
2023 42.22 1065th 1913 44.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 268th 486 44.9%
2019 35.58 363rd 487 25.5%
2021 39.65 323rd 488 33.8%
2022 46.84 304th 507 40.0%
2023 27.93 415th 525 21.0%
2024 12.32 473rd 529 10.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.48 470th 1013 53.6%
2019 44.32 515th 1024 49.7%
2021 40.14 549th 1020 46.2%
2022 35.47 603rd 1031 41.5%
2023 24.59 814th 1069 23.9%
2024 22.43 834th 1065 21.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 425th 1691 74.9%
2019 61.31 489th 1714 71.5%
2021 53.97 679th 1743 61.0%
2022 56.11 603rd 1762 65.8%
2023 48.94 817th 1820 55.1%
2024 44.56 866th 1804 52.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at MacArthur High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.28 393rd 1539 74.5%
2019 65.84 404th 1526 73.5%
2021 55.39 619th 1510 59.0%
2022 63.72 423rd 1525 72.3%
2023 55.53 643rd 1576 59.2%
2024 48.63 762nd 1556 51.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for MacArthur High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2199 96 75 572 3 n/a n/a 0 2945
1989 2076 82 74 600 2 n/a n/a 0 2834
1990 1942 107 70 635 1 n/a n/a 0 2755
1991 1807 115 63 599 2 n/a n/a 0 2586
1992 1844 152 61 594 3 n/a n/a 0 2654
1993 1840 187 68 619 2 n/a n/a 0 2716
1994 1790 199 78 613 6 n/a n/a 0 2686
1995 1741 197 81 675 4 n/a n/a 0 2698
1996 1741 197 81 675 4 n/a n/a 0 2698
1997 1707 206 98 717 5 n/a n/a 0 2733
1998 1657 208 93 760 4 n/a n/a 0 2722
1999 1637 208 106 816 7 n/a n/a 0 2774
2000 1431 211 92 748 6 n/a n/a 0 2488
2001 1238 181 74 708 9 n/a n/a 0 2210
2002 1297 230 84 783 7 n/a n/a 0 2401
2003 1297 230 84 783 7 n/a n/a 0 2401
2004 1323 242 76 875 8 n/a n/a 0 2524
2005 1403 249 91 937 6 n/a n/a 0 2686
2006 1436 295 83 1028 11 n/a n/a 0 2853
2007 1433 277 88 1081 10 n/a n/a 0 2889
2008 1514 325 105 1251 13 n/a n/a 0 3208
2009 1213 270 82 1102 12 n/a n/a 0 2679
2010 1107 273 91 1078 10 n/a n/a 0 2559
2011 961 216 71 1299 14 5 83 0 2649
2012 900 219 83 1343 10 6 86 0 2647
2013 873 203 72 1400 7 5 90 0 2650
2014 833 211 69 1412 9 3 84 0 2621
2015 748 228 66 1406 9 6 81 0 2544
2016 701 207 63 1422 5 4 76 0 2478
2017 692 210 48 1486 4 5 75 0 2520
2018 653 212 40 1405 6 3 72 0 2391
2019 598 222 44 1439 4 3 64 0 2374
2020 567 243 32 1448 10 3 71 0 2374
2021 519 213 33 1407 8 1 66 0 2247
2022 434 200 40 1376 7 0 65 0 2122
2023 388 183 32 1370 5 0 77 0 2055

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MacArthur High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2945 159.0 18.5 n/a
1989 2834 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2755 145.0 19.0 n/a
1991 2586 145.2 17.8 n/a
1992 2654 136.5 19.4 6.2
1993 2716 145.0 18.7 14.5
1994 2686 145.1 18.5 10.4
1995 2698 170.2 15.9 11.4
1996 2698 170.2 15.9 11.4
1997 2733 176.3 15.5 12.8
1998 2722 177.3 15.4 13.1
1999 2774 173.1 16.0 19.5
2000 2488 152.7 16.3 18.5
2001 2210 153.6 14.4 17.5
2002 2401 161.0 14.9 17.7
2003 2401 161.0 14.9 17.7
2004 2524 156.7 16.1 20.9
2005 2686 171.1 15.7 21.1
2006 2853 176.7 16.1 23.6
2007 2889 192.7 15.0 25.2
2008 3208 202.7 15.8 26.1
2009 2679 185.4 14.4 28.2
2010 2559 170.6 14.9 34.5
2011 2649 167.9 15.7 35.3
2012 2647 161.3 16.4 38
2013 2650 155.9 16.9 40.4
2014 2621 156.2 16.7 42.4
2015 2544 153.0 16.6 45.9
2016 2478 151.0 16.4 45.8
2017 2520 144.7 17.4 44.8
2018 2391 149.2 16.0 46.3
2019 2374 149.2 15.9 49
2020 2374 147.1 16.1 49.1
2021 2247 145.7 15.4 49.3
2022 2122 143.1 14.8 59.8
2023 2055 139.3 14.7 58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio MacArthur High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2945 159.0 18.5 n/a
1989 2834 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2755 145.0 19.0 n/a
1991 2586 145.2 17.8 n/a
1992 2654 136.5 19.4 6.2
1993 2716 145.0 18.7 14.5
1994 2686 145.1 18.5 10.4
1995 2698 170.2 15.9 11.4
1996 2698 170.2 15.9 11.4
1997 2733 176.3 15.5 12.8
1998 2722 177.3 15.4 13.1
1999 2774 173.1 16.0 19.5
2000 2488 152.7 16.3 18.5
2001 2210 153.6 14.4 17.5
2002 2401 161.0 14.9 17.7
2003 2401 161.0 14.9 17.7
2004 2524 156.7 16.1 20.9
2005 2686 171.1 15.7 21.1
2006 2853 176.7 16.1 23.6
2007 2889 192.7 15.0 25.2
2008 3208 202.7 15.8 26.1
2009 2679 185.4 14.4 28.2
2010 2559 170.6 14.9 34.5
2011 2649 167.9 15.7 35.3
2012 2647 161.3 16.4 38
2013 2650 155.9 16.9 40.4
2014 2621 156.2 16.7 42.4
2015 2544 153.0 16.6 45.9
2016 2478 151.0 16.4 45.8
2017 2520 144.7 17.4 44.8
2018 2391 149.2 16.0 46.3
2019 2374 149.2 15.9 49
2020 2374 147.1 16.1 49.1
2021 2247 145.7 15.4 49.3
2022 2122 143.1 14.8 59.8
2023 2055 139.3 14.7 58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for MacArthur High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $769 (8.6%) $8,132 (91.4%) $8,901
2020 $699 (7.9%) $8,114 (92.1%) $8,814
2021 $600 (6.3%) $8,898 (93.7%) $9,498

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MacArthur High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 610th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1037th of 1961 High schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (MacArthur High School)6241
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (North East Independent School District (Isd))6849
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (MacArthur High School)6563
 2%
   End of Course Biology (North East Independent School District (Isd))7670
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (MacArthur High School)5548
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (North East Independent School District (Isd))6358
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (MacArthur High School)5652
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (North East Independent School District (Isd))6262
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (MacArthur High School)8170
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (North East Independent School District (Isd))8682
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23742055
 13.4%
African American222183
 17.6%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian4432
 27.3%
Hispanic14391370
 4.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White598388
 35.1%
Two or More Races6477
 20.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%58.1%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northwood Elementary
Elementary : Oak Grove Elementary
Elementary : Redland Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Regency Place Elementary
Elementary : Serna Elementary
Elementary : Thousand Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Wetmore Elementary
Elementary : Wilshire Elementary
Middle : Driscoll Middle
Middle : Garner Middle

Students at MacArthur High School are 67% Hispanic, 19% White, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

MacArthur High School ranks 1105th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,055 students attended MacArthur High School.


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