Serving 1,163 students in grades 9-12, Macarthur High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macarthur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Macarthur High School's student population of 1,163 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macarthur High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
18%
8%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)73%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur High School's ranking?
Macarthur High School is ranked #723 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Macarthur High School often compared to?
Macarthur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower High School, Lawton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macarthur High School?
The graduation rate of Macarthur High School is 73%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Macarthur High School?
1,163 students attend Macarthur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Macarthur High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur High School?
Macarthur High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Macarthur High School offer ?
Macarthur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Macarthur High School part of?
Macarthur High School is part of Lawton School District.
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