Overview
MACARTHUR H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 3,573 students. It is part of the ALDINE ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
3,573 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictALDINE ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77039
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480771000076
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment3,573
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino92.8%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg67%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)