MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1499 W Grand Ave,  Decatur, IL
Fairlawn Neighborhood
Decatur School District No. 61
3.6
4.8
1,105 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Rhonda Key
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
8.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
566:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Black
51.5%
White
29.6%
Two or more races
12.9%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Millikin University 88 Students
Illinois State University 72 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 58 Students
Richland Community College 56 Students
Bradley University 54 Students
Eastern Illinois University 49 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 47 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 37 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 37 Students
Michigan State University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 39 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Business 31 Students
Biology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 11 Students
Arts 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 95 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/30/2024
I've had a nice experiences being at MacArthur, I've meet a lot of my greatest friends and they've given me most of my best experiences. My experience with academics have also been good, most of my teachers have been very engaging not only in academics but also in helping me with my personal issues.
5.0 Senior
9/25/2024
I love my school it is the best school in Decatur. We learn so much that I feel like I am prepared for college.
4.0 Senior
6/16/2022
They don't only care about academics but also how the student is feeling. They proceed to impress me more and more everyday with the amount of effort they put into making us feel like home. Whenever we need help they make sure we know our options and they continue to show me how much we truly mean to them as a general.
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4.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/20/2022
The Public school of MacArthur offers Dual Enrollment, my son is a freshman here, and he absolutely loves it. He has AP and honor classes and takes introduction to law as an elective. There is amazing teachers and staff and full security staff and law enforcement, which I know my son is safe when he...
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4.0 parent
11/23/2014
I wish there was more information on who to contact when you have general questions. As a parent of a freshman who has never had a child in high school before, I find the lack of information provided very disappointing. Coming from a middle school where parents felt welcomed and teachers were readil...
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5.0 other
9/22/2010
Mr Dean Schultz is the key to MacArthur success. He is a leader who cares about students. Schultz is a hands on principal who is always visible tp students and staff.
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5.0 parent
4/25/2010
need more metal detectors security is alright test the kids for drugs and wepons it will be more safer mr shultz does his job dr wallace is a very good person mrs parish is so genorous
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