MACARTHUR H S

www.aldineisd.org

3,501 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

MacArthur High School is a large, public secondary school located in the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and a wide array of career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations.

As a flagship institution within the Aldine ISD community, MacArthur High School focuses on fostering a culture of academic rigor and student engagement. The campus is dedicated to supporting student success through dedicated faculty, college-readiness initiatives, and community-based partnerships. By providing a structured and supportive environment, the school aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and knowledge needed to excel in a rapidly evolving global society.

3,501

Total Students

201.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MACARTHUR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	3,263
Black	160
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	8

Hispanic
3,263 (93.2%)
Black
160 (4.6%)
White
55 (1.6%)
Two or More
12 (0.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.2%)
Asian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALDINE ISD
Phone:	(281)985-6330
Website:	http://www.aldineisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	201.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,973
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 876

Grade 10 925

Grade 11 878

Grade 12 822