- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawton, OK
Macarthur Hs
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 401725000822
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lawton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,253
- students enrolled
Macarthur Hs has class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lawton, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Macarthur Hs held near 1,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 401725000822 · Lawton, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,253 enr · 21.6:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Hs (1,466 students)
Macarthur Hs held near 1,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Macarthur Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Hs
Eisenhower Hs
1,466 students
- This school
Macarthur Hs
1,253 students
- Freedom Es
Freedom Es
1,251 students
- Lawton Hs
Lawton Hs
1,243 students
- Eisenhower Ms
Eisenhower Ms
1,087 students
- Central Ms
Central Ms
955 students
What this shows Macarthur Hs reports 1,253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur Hs compares
Macarthur Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,253
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 17.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Macarthur Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawton reports $11,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macarthur Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawton Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Lawton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Hs
How many students attend Macarthur Hs?
Macarthur Hs has 1,253 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawton, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Hs is 21.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur Hs?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur Hs is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Lawton, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur Hs?
Macarthur Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macarthur Hs rank among high schools in Lawton?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lawton, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lawton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawton?
Besides Macarthur Hs, Lawton also operates Eisenhower Hs (1,466 students), Freedom Es (1,251 students), and Lawton Hs (1,243 students). See the Lawton district page for the complete list.