Enrollment
2,033
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Macarthur H S
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483294003646
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #40 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- 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 #40 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294003646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macarthur H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S is a large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 2,033 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,033 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North East Isd spends $10,753 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students) and Johnson H S (3,196 students) alongside Macarthur H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Macarthur H S compares
Macarthur H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,033 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,033
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 18.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Macarthur H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Isd, which includes Macarthur H S.
$10,753
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 14.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Macarthur H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Similar size | Lower 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
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Macarthur H S
How many students attend Macarthur H S?
Macarthur H S has 2,033 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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?
49.6% 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 68.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur H S?
Macarthur H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macarthur H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur H S ranks #40 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
Is Macarthur H S a good school?
Macarthur H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Macarthur H S, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.
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