ILHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

MacArthur High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Decatur, Illinois|Decatur SD 61

Decatur, IL 62523

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,042
Student:Teacher
19.7:1
Locale
Urban

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
12%
11th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
6%
8th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
26.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
11 courses offered
172 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
20 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
222 test takers
Athletics
15 sports, 26 teams
401 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Worse than average in IL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,334
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
56
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
Security Staff
4
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,611
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,143
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,863
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 47%Local 38%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$119,169
+8.3% 1yr+34.7% 5yr
Decatur, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.8%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Uninsured residents
7.8%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,558
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,360
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
429 (32%)
Speech/Language Impairment
332 (24%)
Intellectual Disability
128 (9%)
Other Health Impairment
127 (9%)
Autism
88 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
73 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,059
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about MacArthur High School

MacArthur High School currently enrolls 1,042 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.

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