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Macarthur High School

Aldine ISD · Harris County · 4400 ALDINE MAIL RT, Houston, TX 77039

(281)985-6330

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1/10
#1161
Rank 1161 out of 1,276
English Language Arts2/10 · #1180 · 14th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1121 · 12th percentile
Science1/10 · #1137 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Macarthur High School sits in the northeastern corner of Houston, serving a tight-knit, working-class community that's seen a lot of growth and change in recent years. Academic scores here are on the lower end compared to other Texas high schools, but families rooted in this part of Aldine ISD tend to value the school's connection to the surrounding neighborhood and its role as a consistent anchor in the community. For families considering the area, it's worth exploring what programs and extracurriculars Macarthur offers beyond the numbers, since a school's culture and support staff can make a real difference in a student's experience.

Student Demographics

2,706 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
2,544 (94%)
African American
112 (4%)
Other
50 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1,445 (53%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged2,495 (92%)
Students with Disabilities275 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

3,548
Enrollment
197.9
Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
12.5
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

84.6%of students graduate within 4 years

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College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

21
AP Courses
offered
9.3%
AP Participation
of students
333
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #775 · 51st percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found