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MacArthur High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
1499 W Grand Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 · (217) 362-3152 · Part of Decatur School District 61
Students
1,059
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about MacArthur High School
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency6%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1499 W Grand Ave, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9292
Grade 10254
Grade 11250
Grade 12263
Enrollment over time
1,176’20
1,184’21
1,105’22
1,042’23
1,059’24
Down 9.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 51%White 27%Two or more races 14%Hispanic 8%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.