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Public high school · Irving ISD · Irving, Texas

Macarthur H S

Macarthur H S rates 3.6, below most Irving ISD high schools, whose rated median is 4.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.6this school

3.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Irving ISD median is 4.6.

#8,286 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Irving ISD: 5 high schools rated, median 4.6

The brief

An Irving ISD high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 8,286 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 33 of 36 in Irving ISD.

Macarthur H S is listed in Irving ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math19%26 points below the Texas average of 45%759 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading29%26 points below the Texas average of 55%1,739 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.4
25% of the rating
Academics
2.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Macarthur H S and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Dallas-Fort Worth school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$70,792
Median home value
$254,500
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
8.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
29
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
32
Some Transit
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,016/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Irving. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Irving), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
24% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
3 sports
1 boys' · 2 girls' · 24 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  7. Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center2.3 mi
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  8. Macarthur H Sthis school
    3.6
  9. Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)2.1 mi · charter
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than Macarthur H S.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Macarthur H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

MacArthur High School is a public high school located in Irving, Texas, which opened in 1963 2. The institution is named after American General of the Army Douglas MacArthur 2. Regarding academic performance, the Texas Education Agency rated the school as "Academically Recognized" in 2010 2. In the 2021–22 rating cycle, the Texas Education Agency assigned the school an overall grade of C 2. This overall rating comprised a C for Student Achievement, a B for School Progress, and a C for Closing the Gaps 2. The school operates within the Irving ISD district, which has reported various district-wide initiatives and recognitions, including a perfect FIRST rating for 2024-2025 and bond approvals for facility upgrades 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.irvingisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Macarthur H S serve?

Macarthur H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Macarthur H S?

Macarthur H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macarthur H S rank in TX?

Macarthur H S ranks #8,286 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Macarthur H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Macarthur H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Macarthur H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macarthur H S has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Macarthur H S a charter school?

No, Macarthur H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Macarthur H S a Title I school?

No, Macarthur H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macarthur H S?

76.0% of students at Macarthur H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,596
Student-teacher ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
154
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Phone
(972) 600-7200
4-year graduation
92.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#33 of 36
Schools in district
38
District spending per student
$12,187
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 75062)
52,756
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
31

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.