MacArthur High School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
1499 W Grand Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
How MacArthur High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score28
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at MacArthur High School
1,119Students
100%Low-Income Students
50Teachers
22 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 29% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 26% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 21% | 24% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 46% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 37% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 10% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at MacArthur High School
17%Math Proficiency
22%Reading Proficiency
20%Average Proficiency
87%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 22% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 17% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 20% | 30% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 42% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 46% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 12% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at MacArthur High School
74%Overall Rate
77%Low-Income
-Limited English
74%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 72% | 69% |
| Black | 77% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 84% | 79% |
| Other | 70% | 64% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near MacArthur High School, IL
St Patrick School
2 miles, E
Our Lady of Lourdes School
3 miles, N
Holy Family Catholic School
3 miles, SE
Lutheran School Association
4 miles, NE