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MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School is a public high school in Decatur, IL, serving grades 9–12, rated D-, with 1,059 students and a 20:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts and 10% in Math.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,059
Students per teacher
20:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts28%
Math10%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

Black51%
White27%
Two or more races14%
Hispanic8%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-2.9%
Prior-year enrollment
1,091

Homes assigned to this school

14,364 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to MacArthur High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1499 W Grand Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Phone
(217) 362-3152
Website
dps61.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171185001411
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School district

Decatur School District 61

District rating
D+
Schools
16
Students
7,840
Spending per student
$16,862
Teachers (FTE)
457
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About MacArthur High School

How is MacArthur High School rated?

MacArthur High School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur School District 61 is rated D+ overall.

How do students at MacArthur High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of MacArthur High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts and 10% in Math.

What grades does MacArthur High School serve?

MacArthur High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend MacArthur High School?

1,059 students attend MacArthur High School, down from 1,091 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1.

Which homes are assigned to MacArthur High School?

TopHap matches 14,364 residential properties to MacArthur High School in and around Decatur. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is MacArthur High School in?

MacArthur High School is part of Decatur School District 61, which reports 16 schools, 7,840 students and $16,862 of spending per student.