MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1499 W Grand Ave,  Decatur, IL
Decatur School District No. 61
3.6
4.8
1,042 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Rhonda Key
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
77%

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
3.34
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
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
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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 86 Students
Illinois State University 75 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 58 Students
Bradley University 53 Students
Richland Community College 51 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 49 Students
Eastern Illinois University 49 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 39 Students
Northern Illinois 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.
Psychology 38 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Business 30 Students
Biology 18 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Arts 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 96 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.
3.0 Junior
6/3/2022
So overall it's a school that needs work. The staff care more about hoods and jeans than students getting bullied or falling behind.
3.0 Junior
9/21/2021
It's been a good high school experience so far. The teachers I've had have all been really nice and want the best for their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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.
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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MacArthur High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Decatur, IL and is served by the Decatur School District No. 61 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,042 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. MacArthur High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $84,564. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garfield Elementary, Southeast Learning Center, Futures Unlimited, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near MacArthur High School.

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