MacArthur High School
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades 9 - 12
558th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
MacArthur High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks MacArthur High School 558th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
MacArthur High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
MacArthur High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,042 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.0% | 51.2% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 39.9% | 28.0% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.9% | 13.9% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 6.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts |
High schools near MacArthur High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Eisenhower High SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.9 mi away583rd of 601
ELA 17% · Math 9% - 5Warrensburg-Latham High SchoolWarrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 · 7.2 mi away349th of 601
ELA 53% · Math 27% - 8Mt Zion High SchoolMt Zion CUSD 3 · 8 mi away124th of 601
ELA 63% · Math 52% - 4Sangamon Valley High SchoolSangamon Valley CUSD 9 · 9.6 mi away394th of 601
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 5Meridian High SchoolMeridian CUSD 15 · 10.4 mi away346th of 601
ELA 48% · Math 32% - 3Argenta-Oreana High SchoolArgenta-Oreana CUSD 1 · 12.5 mi away463rd of 601
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 7Maroa-Forsyth Senior High SchMaroa Forsyth CUSD 2 · 12.6 mi away233rd of 601
ELA 64% · Math 31% - 8Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High SchoolCerro Gordo CUSD 100 · 13.6 mi away167th of 601
ELA 72% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is MacArthur High School in?
MacArthur High School is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is MacArthur High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MacArthur High School 558th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of MacArthur High School?
Black 51%, White 28%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 6% (1,042 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.