Macarthur High School

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Macarthur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4400 Aldine Mail Route Rd,  Houston, TX
Aldine Independent School District
3.7
4.0
3,557 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heather Peterson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
202
Full Time Teachers
202
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
32.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
4%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
264:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
93.2%
Black
4.6%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston 1,203 Students
Lone Star College 904 Students
Texas A&M University 898 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 858 Students
University of Texas - Austin 750 Students
Texas State University 578 Students
Sam Houston State University 550 Students
Rice University 528 Students
Baylor University 380 Students
Houston Christian University 352 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 267 Students
Nursing 218 Students
Psychology 160 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 131 Students
Biology 126 Students
Architecture 113 Students
Accounting 94 Students
Education 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students
Small Business Management 84 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 630 Reviews
3.0 Junior
11/23/2025
My experience at MacArthur was generally okay for being a poor school but my main issue is the students lack of respect for the school and a small amount of teachers reciprocate the energy towards the students though not all of them do. Not a good school by any means but not a bad one either.
3.0 Senior
8/18/2025
MacArthur High School is an okay school but I wouldn't send my future kids here because of the lack of certain things. But some of the staff are really nice and really care about their students- which we appreciate a lot.
4.0 Senior
3/9/2025
In my soon to be four years of being in MacArthur high school I can say it's been a roller coasters. Just a lot of things happening either with academics or social but I will say I'm glad to be a general of MacArthur because of the people I've met along the way.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
5.0 other
10/21/2024
great school love it and its teacher and staff.
1.0 other
7/11/2022
Enforces cultural appropriation during senior dress-up week and all the other dress-up weeks there are. I thought this school was diverse ???Pocahontas was based on a REAL native person named Matoaka. And her story is not the same as disney portrayed, her story was brutal. Not a cute little love sto...
1.0 parent
8/31/2018
This school is ran like a high security prison. No guidance, no respect, no privlages. No success due to the fact that they treat these kids like criminals. It's the worst school I've ever witnessed. They also charge you for everything. Including pep rallys.
5.0 student
12/11/2009

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Macarthur High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Aldine Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,557 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% 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 3.24, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $203,000. Discover additional schools in the area, like Macarthur Ninth Grade School, Avalos P-Tech School, Lane School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Macarthur High School.

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