Macarthur H S
Houston, TX · Aldine ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
1,352nd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
4400 ALDINE MAIL RT, Houston, TX 77039
(281)985-6330NCES ID 480771000076Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Macarthur H S 1,352nd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 19% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 2,599 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,573 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.2% | 93.2% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 9.2% | 4.4% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $190K in zip 77039 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Macarthur H S
- #128Avalos P-Tech SchoolAldine ISD · 1 mi away128th of 1,669
ELA 81% ▲49 · Math 65% ▲44Compare - #389Yes Prep - North CentralYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 1.9 mi away · charter389th of 1,669
ELA 65% ▲33 · Math 53% ▲32Compare - #769Yes Prep North ForestYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 2.2 mi away · charter769th of 1,669
ELA 50% ▲18 · Math 41% ▲20Compare - #1571Hall Success AcademyAldine ISD · 2.9 mi away1,571st of 1,669
ELA 15% ▼17 · Math 9% ▼12Compare - #497Yes Prep - NorthlineYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 3.5 mi away · charter497th of 1,669
ELA 62% ▲30 · Math 48% ▲27Compare - #1094Houston Math Science and Technology CenterHouston ISD · 4.2 mi away1,094th of 1,669
ELA 36% ▲4 · Math 35% ▲14Compare - #1246KIPP Generations CollegiateKIPP Texas Public Schools · 4.7 mi away · charter1,246th of 1,669
ELA 43% ▲11 · Math 19% ▼2Compare - #1036North Forest H SHouston ISD · 4.8 mi away1,036th of 1,669
ELA 30% ▼2 · Math 45% ▲24Compare
What school district is Macarthur H S in?
Macarthur H S is part of the Aldine ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Macarthur H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Macarthur H S 1,352nd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Macarthur H S?
Hispanic 93%, Black 4%, White 2% (3,573 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Macarthur H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77039 is $190K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.