MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2923 MacArthur Vw,  San Antonio, TX
North East Independent School District
3.9
2.5
2,001 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Peter Martinez
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
136
Full Time Teachers
136
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
52.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
13%
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
374:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
66.7%
White
18.9%
Black
8.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#33 Best Magnet HS in Texas
Source: Niche

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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio 467 Students
University of Texas - Austin 374 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 334 Students
Texas A&M University 329 Students
Texas State University 300 Students
Baylor University 191 Students
San Antonio College 180 Students
Rice University 166 Students
Texas Tech University 165 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 148 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 119 Students
Psychology 116 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Business 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students
Education 40 Students
Architecture 34 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 492 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/3/2025
MacArthur High school is a good school when it comes to college prep, especially with their new program that gives freshmen the opportunity to develop college credit throughout their high school as well as receiving their high school credit the bad side of the school is the kids leaving a bad reputation with their continues fights, but overall MacArthur has really great school spirit
5.0 Senior
2/17/2025
MacArthur High School changed my life. It introduced me to so many people and ideas, and provided me multiple places I felt at home. I played Volleyball, where the coaches were always there for me. I never felt alone and the team was a good group. They pushed me to become my best and I definitely grew a lot. PALS also taught me so much and even pushed me to go into the major I am pursuing. It helped me intentionally create connections with peers, elementary and middle school students, and even taught me a lot about how to communicate with adults. I will forever be thankful for my high school offering this program. I have also been involved in fine arts which challenge me daily to become stronger in their subject and to serve others in any way I can. I don't know what I would have done without music and the people I met through MacArthur Choir and Acapella.
5.0 Senior
12/27/2024
I've been at MacArthur for all of my high school years and I would say it does provide the perfect high school expierence. I play soccer at the school and the program is really good and I've learned a lot about it. Since I am a minority and an asian, I feel like I have been accepted and never ever felt any racial discrimanation against me. I would say there was a time where I felt like one of the teachers were very unprofessional and didn't do his job but he was suddenly removed from his postion as a teacher. So overall, Macarthur is an expierence I will cherish forever and I'll make sure to tell my stories to my future kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 11 Reviews
2.0 other
3/4/2025
I was a recent student at MacArthur and while the school has potential it’s held back due to the lack of funding, understaffed and underpaid teachers, and many troubled students who have serious mental health problems. The drug gang cliques are very common and the some of the fights I witnessed look...
3.0 other
1/20/2025
I graduated from Macarthur in the spring of 2024. My experience was a…mixed bag. There’s a definite drug problem, and lots of fights. Glass doors were shattered multiple times during my 4 years there. Most of the teachers were pretty good, especially in the English and Science departments. While bur...
1.0 student
11/17/2023
This school has alot of fights and usually it's 4 or 3 against 1 and then they send them to the same alternative school stupid decision they don't know where the students are when you go check them out they have cameras but the camera apparently the ap and administration and teachers only see what t...
5.0 parent
10/19/2023
I have had four children that have graduated from MacArthur and have recently received bachelor's degrees. They have all enjoyed attending MacArthur earning college hours with dual credit and AP courses. I now have a nephew that graduated last year and is a Freshman at UT and his sister currently at...

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MacArthur High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Antonio, TX and is served by the North East Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,001 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. MacArthur High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $305,175. Discover additional schools in the area, like Homebased Comp Ed, The Academy of Creative Education, Alamo Heights High School, and more. Learn more about what San Antonio has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near MacArthur High School.

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