- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irving, TX
Macarthur H S
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482442002733
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 12
- high schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Macarthur H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Macarthur H S held near 2,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 175.4 → 154.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482442002733 · Irving, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,484 enr · 14.2:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Irving H S (2,390 students)
Macarthur H S held near 2,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 175.4 → 154.3 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
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- Travis Middle 936
Travis Middle
936 students
What this shows Macarthur H S reports 2,484 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,484 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,484
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,187
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
Counselors7.9 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
349
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
African American 17.4%
White 7.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Macarthur H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~2,484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur H S
How many students attend Macarthur H S?
Macarthur H S has 2,484 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,586 (2022-23) → 2,596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macarthur H S?
71.2% 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 68.7% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur H S?
Macarthur H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Macarthur H S, Irving Isd also operates Irving H S (2,390 students), Nimitz H S (2,343 students), and Jack E Singley Academy (1,697 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.