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MacArthur High School

Grades 09–12 · Decatur, IL · NCES 171185001411

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1499 W Grand Ave · Decatur, IL 62522

At a glance

Reported students

1,059

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

442

MacArthur High School: 1,059 reported students.

State peer staffing position

97th percentile

20:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,112
Teachers (FTE)
56
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1

What the reported data says about MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Decatur. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Decatur SD 61. NCES reports 1,059 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 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 (50.6%) and White (27.5%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking MacArthur High School

  1. 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.1%
Students with disabilities
11.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
73%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White27.5%
  • Hispanic7.6%
  • Black50.6%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial13.6%

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.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Decatur SD 61

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Eisenhower High School

High · Grades 09–12

909 reported students

Johns Hill Magnet School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

627 reported students

Montessori Academy for Peace

Elementary · Grades PK–08

586 reported students

Dennis Lab School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

579 reported students

Parsons Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

505 reported students

Hope Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

501 reported students

View all 16 district schools →