MACARTHUR H S

www.irvingisd.net

2,484 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

MacArthur High School is a large, diverse public secondary school located in Irving, Texas, and is part of the Irving Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school offers a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It provides a variety of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to tailor their studies to align with their future professional or collegiate goals.

Beyond the classroom, MacArthur High School is known for its active campus culture and strong sense of school spirit. The "Cardinals" participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive UIL athletics and fine arts programs to numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an inclusive community and maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and student development, MacArthur strives to prepare its graduates to become productive and engaged citizens within the broader Irving community and beyond.

2,484

Total Students

154.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MACARTHUR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	1,707
Black	431
Asian	88
Two or More	38
American Indian	39
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,707 (68.7%)
Black
431 (17.4%)
White
174 (7.0%)
Asian
88 (3.5%)
American Indian
39 (1.6%)
Two or More
38 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

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:	IRVING ISD
Phone:	(972)600-7200
Website:	http://www.irvingisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	154.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,957
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 693

Grade 10 679

Grade 11 559

Grade 12 553