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MacArthur High School in Dallas, Texas

MacArthur High School Detail

(972) 261-2100
3700 N Mac Arthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
Levels: 9-12
District: Irving Independent School District


MacArthur High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:16.5% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:24.7% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:23.2% (2008)
Hispanic:45.6% (2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:0.3% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:6.2% (2008)

MacArthur High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating3
Average Principals Rating3
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating3

MacArthur High School Reviews

Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-06-06
“I graduated from MacArthur, and I thought it was great school. School spirit is high, and for those students who want to excel academically, every opportunity is there. There was a remark earlier about MacArthur warehousing kids and it bothered me. It is the parent's responsibility to make sure their child succeeds. I loved my years there and it was always safe, clean, and fun. Go Mac!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-03-26
“Mac Arthur is all about the money. Unless your parents make more that 100K a year you are nobody. The halls are overly crowded and people all try to be something they're not. I hated MHS because they are all stuck up even the staff.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-08-17
“This is truly an exceptional school. It has a diverse student body with programs and oefferings for every kind of student. It has a true family atmosphere. My daughter has been very successful here. I cannot imagine her going anywhere else. It is no wonder the school has been a Blue Ribbon School and a 21st Century School of Distinction!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-06-18
“MacArthur provides a great Academic Curriculum for the people that want it. It offers AP, Honors, GT and Dual Classes. It has many extracurricular activities and you even have the chance of strating a Club yourself.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-06-13
“MacArthur has a good GT program that prepared my daughter for her first year at UT in Austin. They definitely could improve however, when they deal with a struggling student. They must have mandatory telephone or email communication directly with a parent. There are no guarantees on delivery of information when it comes only through the child.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2006-04-20
“About 25% of MacArthur graduates are educationally qualified to go to college. Many wind up at UT Austin. Some few get partial scholarships. Some national merit scholars. Fewer than 25% are eventually qualified to enter the professions. Most teachers are dull to moderate with a few bright professionals thrown in. English papers do not get corrected. History classes are weak. Many graduates have poor writing skills, as papers are graded but not edited or improved. Classes are large, students get little individual attention or college counseling. You are own your own! The bright students take care of themselves and the rest are warehoused for 4 years.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-03-09
“As a recent graduate, I can say that this school is amazing. Both of my older siblings also attended Mac and equally enjoyed the experience. Our sports teams are great. Band always does well in the UIL program. Last year, we produced the state champions in UIL Literary Criticism. The theater program is definitely one of the best in the state. One of the head theater directors is the nationally acclaimed Bruce Coleman. Tracie Fraley, the principal, truly is a great leader and role model. She leads the faculty and staff and maintains a very high energy atmosphere that is very condusive to quality work. Most departments of the school are filled with some very qualified teachers. The counselors are always willing to help. The student government is very involved and a great experience. This is a great school!”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-09-13
“I think this school is extraordinary.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-08-21
“MacArthur provides good academics that have held through much more than any of the other public high schools in Irving. The classes are not to large providing a stable learning environment and i have found this school to be excellent! Not to mention that hey have wonderful sports teams!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-06-23
“MacArthur is just fabulous!”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2004-12-01
“Extracurricular activities are numerous, however, the money to fund each of them is not evenly dispersed. Some activities that need more funding get skipped over to fund the school's football team.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2004-11-19
“When I had the choice to move my youngest daughter away from Mac, I jumped at the chance. My oldest on was not prepared for college by Mac. They were more worried about glitz and glamour rather than education and safety.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2003-12-15
“My daughter goes to Macarthur and she is overall satisfied but I am worried about the safety of my daughter. Almost every week there is another bomb threat at Macarthur. The school is great but I am not sure about the safety of my daughter when she goes to school. I am thinking of sending her to Irving High School since it is in the same city and a little more safe.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2003-09-09
“I have had two boys graduate from MHS and one that is now a sophmore. MHS has been great for kids needing advanced classes. [We] can visit anytime of the day and not see anything questionable. Teachers and admin staff are on top of everything. I would recommend MHS to any family.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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