MACARTHUR NINTH GRADE SCHOOL

MACARTHUR NINTH GRADE SCHOOL is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the ALDINE ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 990 students. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, MACARTHUR NINTH GRADE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MACARTHUR NINTH GRADE SCHOOL, located in Houston, Texas, is a specialized campus within the Aldine Independent School District. Designed exclusively to serve students in their first year of high school, the institution focuses on providing a supportive transition period between middle school and the more demanding environment of a traditional four-year high school. By concentrating solely on the ninth-grade population, the school aims to create a dedicated academic community where students can build foundational skills, strengthen study habits, and adjust to the rigors of secondary education before moving on to the main MacArthur High School campus.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Aldine Independent School District, emphasizing high academic standards, college and career readiness, and a culture of student success. Because it is part of a larger district-wide effort to improve student outcomes, the campus utilizes specific initiatives to ensure that ninth-grade students receive targeted intervention and personalized support. By offering a curriculum tailored to this pivotal transition year, MACARTHUR NINTH GRADE SCHOOL plays a key role in helping students stay on track for graduation and fostering the personal growth necessary for long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact MACARTHUR NINTH GRADE SCHOOL at (281) 985-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.