Eisenhower High School vs. Macarthur High School
Should you attend Eisenhower High School or Macarthur High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eisenhower High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Macarthur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 909 students in grades 9-12, Eisenhower High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,059 students in grades 9-12, Macarthur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
909 students
1,059 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3040 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2954 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
67%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
239
292
Grade 10 Students
237
254
Grade 11 Students
227
250
Grade 12 Students
206
263
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
48%
51%
% White
32%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%