- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Macarthur H S
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771000076
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #39 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Macarthur H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur H S ranks #39 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Macarthur H S held near 3,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 169.6 → 197.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480771000076 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,501 enr · 20.7:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students)
Macarthur H S held near 3,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 169.6 → 197.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Macarthur H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- Blanson Cte H 1,258
Blanson Cte H S
1,258 students
What this shows Macarthur H S reports 3,501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur H S compares
Macarthur H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,501 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,501
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors13.5 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
671
in-school suspensions + 338 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
African American 4.6%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Macarthur H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macarthur H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis H S Aldine | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanson Cte H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur H S
How many students attend Macarthur H S?
Macarthur H S has 3,501 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,571 (2022-23) → 3,573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S is 20.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macarthur H S?
82.5% of students at Macarthur H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur H S?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur H S?
Macarthur H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macarthur H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur H S ranks #39 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Macarthur H S, Aldine Isd also operates Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), Nimitz H S (2,651 students), and Aldine H S (2,481 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.