At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
MacArthur HS: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MacArthur HS
MacArthur HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, close to the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (59.2%) and White (17.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MacArthur HS
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.4%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black59.2%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS
High · Grades 09–12
350 reported students
Ballou STAY HS
High · Grades 09–12
433 reported students
Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Luke C. Moore HS
High · Grades 09–12
275 reported students
Anacostia HS
High · Grades 09–12
246 reported students
H.D. Woodson HS
High · Grades 09–12
579 reported students
Public schools near MacArthur HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Ellington School of the Arts High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 589 | 0.9 mi |
| Washington-Liberty High High · Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 3,044 | 1.9 mi |
| School Without Walls HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 606 | 2.2 mi |
| Arlington Community High High · Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 156 | 2.3 mi |
| Goodwill Excel Center PCS High · Charter · Goodwill Excel Center PCS | 09–12 | 440 | 2.5 mi |
| Yorktown High High · Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,593 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MacArthur HS
What grades does MacArthur HS serve?
MacArthur HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend MacArthur HS?
MacArthur HS reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MacArthur HS?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 390 students and 36.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is MacArthur HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
MacArthur HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is MacArthur HS in?
MacArthur HS is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MacArthur HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Duke Ellington School of the Arts (0.9 mi), Washington-Liberty High (1.9 mi), School Without Walls HS (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.