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MacArthur High School

Decatur, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Decatur SD 61

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About MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Decatur, Illinois. It reported 1,059 students in 2024-25. There are about 20 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (53 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 24 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 15 schools in Decatur SD 61. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Macon County.

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School facts

Address1499 W Grand Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
Phone(217) 362-3152
School districtDecatur SD 61
Grades9 to 12
Students (2024-25)1,059
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)53
Students per teacher20
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)City, small, Macon County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171185001411). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does MacArthur High School serve?

MacArthur High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend MacArthur High School?

MacArthur High School reported 1,059 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MacArthur High School?

About 20 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,059 students and 53 teachers in federal data.

Is MacArthur High School a public or charter school?

MacArthur High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is MacArthur High School in?

MacArthur High School is part of Decatur SD 61. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/decatur-sd-61/

Where is MacArthur High School located?

MacArthur High School is at 1499 W Grand Ave, Decatur, IL 62522. The phone number is (217) 362-3152.

How many other schools are near MacArthur High School?

There are 24 other schools within 5 miles of MacArthur High School in our directory.

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