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Macarthur H S

2923 MACARTHUR VIEW, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78217

About Macarthur H S

MacArthur High School is a well-known public high school in San Antonio, Texas that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the North East Independent School District and has about 2,250 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 16:1. The school is known as one of the best because it offers a wide range of classes, including Advanced Placement courses, which 38% of students take. The student body is diverse, with 82% of students being minorities and 58% being economically disadvantaged. According to performance data, 41% of students are good at math and 50% are good at reading. It is known as one of the best schools because it has a good mix of academics and extracurricular activities. It also encourages students to get ready for college by helping them prepare for the SAT and ACT. In the end, the school's best qualities are its welcoming culture and its dedication to getting a wide range of students ready for success after high school, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

Macarthur H S Contact Information

Address

2923 MACARTHUR VIEW, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78217

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Phone

(210) 356-7600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 50% in Reading.
136
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
42
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2001
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 607 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Macarthur H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM to 4:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.49%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic 68.17%
Black 7.7%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
18.49%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic
68.17%
Black
7.7%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2001
50.22%
1005 Female
49.78%
996 Male

Student Population

2001 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

285 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Official MacArthur Spirit Shop, which just opened, is a new way for students and alumni to show their support for "Brahma Nation" by wearing branded clothes. During the most recent National Signing Day, student-athletes also reached a big goal: a number of seniors agreed to play at the college level. The campus also keeps focusing on inclusive academic growth through its ESL Newcomer Program, which helps new students adjust to school and reach high language and academic standards.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Macarthur H S do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Macarthur H S?

Ans. Macarthur H S has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Macarthur H S?

Ans. Macarthur H S has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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