MacArthur High School (Decatur, Illinois)
| Douglas MacArthur High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1499 W Grand Av 62522 | |
| Coordinates | 39°51′11″N 88°58′46″W / 39.85313°N 88.97949°WCoordinates: 39°51′11″N 88°58′46″W / 39.85313°N 88.97949°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Decatur Public School District 61 |
| Principal | Cordell Ingram |
| Faculty | 52.4 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 (2020)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21:1[1] |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | royal blue and Silver |
| Mascot | Generals |
| Newspaper | General Gazette[3] |
| Website | www.dps61.org/mhs |
Douglas MacArthur High School is a public high school located in Decatur, Illinois. The school serves about 1,090 students from grades 9 to 12 in Decatur Public School District 61.
History[]
Built in 1957, MacArthur High School was named after General Douglas MacArthur, an American hero from World War II. MacArthur, a Five Star General, is celebrated for his key involvement in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Correspondingly, the school's mascot is the Generals.
Demographics[]
As of the 2020 school year, the enrollment was 1,090 students. The racial makeup of the school in 2020 was 54.5.7% African American, 37.3% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% Two or more races 0.3% Native American, and 0.3% Pacific Islander. 66.3% of the student population are low income students.[4]
Academics[]
In 2008, 36.8% of the student population met or exceeded in all subjects. The school did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as defined by federal and state laws in 2008. In 2008, the high school graduation rate was 92.3%, up from 76.6% in 2007. The dropout rate lowered from 10.8% in 2007 to 2.5% in 2008.[5]
Athletics[]
MacArthur High School is a member of the Central State 8 Conference. MacArthur fields teams in Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Notable alumni[]
- Brian Culbertson, musician, funk-based instrumentalist, jazz artist (Class of 1991)
- Loren Coleman, cryptozoologist, author, television personality (Class of 1965)
- L. Douglas Hagen (1946 - 1971), US Army Special Forces Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient (Class of 1964)
- Steve Hunter, musician, guitarist, played with Mitch Ryder, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel and others (Class of 1966)
- economist, PhD Yale 1971, author, professor and dean at University of Illinois at Chicago (class of 1961)
References[]
- ^ a b [1]. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-08-25.
- ^ "MacArthur High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- ^ [2] Official Decatur Public Schools page. Retrieved on 2008-08-25.
- ^ [3] Interactive Illinois Report Card. Retrieved on 2021-5-01.
- ^ [4] Interactive Illinois Report Card. Retrieved on 2009-10-04
- Buildings and structures in Decatur, Illinois
- Public high schools in Illinois
- Schools in Macon County, Illinois