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MACARTHUR H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
HOUSTON, Texas · ALDINE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,501
Student:Teacher17.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86%
Title INo
MACARTHUR H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
3,501
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
86%+21.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

MACARTHUR H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 3,501 students. It is part of the ALDINE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
3,501 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictALDINE ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77039
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480771000076

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment3,501
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino92.8%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
92.8%
Black
0.1%
Asian
5.4%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %86%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)