MacArthur High School (Levittown, New York)

MacArthur High School
MacArthur High School sign
Location
3369 Old Jerusalem Rd

Levittown
,
New York
11756

United States
Coordinates40°42′14″N 73°30′29″W / 40.70389°N 73.50806°W / 40.70389; -73.50806
Information
TypePublic
School districtLevittown Union Free School District
NCES School ID361716001523[1]
PrincipalJoseph Sheehan
Teaching staff113.87 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,263 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio11.09[1]
CampusSuburban: Large
ColorsRed, White and Blue
     
MascotMacArthur General
Team nameGenerals
RivalDivision Avenue High School
Wantagh Senior High School
YearbookCommander
Websitewww.levittownschools.com/macarthur/

MacArthur High School is a public high school located in Levittown, New York. One of two high schools in the Levittown Union Free School District, the school is named after United States General Douglas MacArthur. As of the 2023–24 school year, the school enrolled 1263 students.[1]

According to the 2007 Newsweek Magazine issue of Top 1,200 U.S. schools, MacArthur High School was ranked as #518.[2]

In 2024 the school ranked #1,222 in National Rankings, #128 in New York High Schools, and #159 in New York, NY Metro Area High Schools.[3]

Renaissance Program

Adopted through a unanimous vote of the school's faculty in the spring of 1994, the Renaissance Program rewards students who excel in academics. Students who pass everything, including midterms, finals, and regents, are hosted at a semi-annual breakfast. Students receive cards in either platinum, gold, blue, or gray, depending upon their grade average or status as an Honor Society member. These cards entitle the students to various "special perks and privileges", including discounts on tickets to school plays and dances. The four-year Renaissance card-holders of every senior class are hosted at an additional special brunch.

Music and theater

MacArthur's Music program includes symphonic band (which includes marching band), orchestra, four levels of guitar class, electronic music, music theory, and advanced placement music theory, various choruses, jazz ensemble, music of the 20th century, and multiple levels of piano classes.

The marching band (accompanied by kickline and color guard) participates at football games, parades, and the annual Newsday Festival at Hofstra University. They are known as the MacArthur Symphonic Band.

The guitar program hosts an annual "Guitar Shredding" competition in which five star students of the year's class perform a freestyle and improvise solos over backing tracks to win prize and acclaim among their peers.

The musical theater program offers theater classes and produces seasonal plays and musicals.

Sports

MacArthur has over 25 varsity and junior varsity level athletic teams. They include badminton, baseball, basketball (boys and girls) bowling, football, lacrosse (boys and girls), soccer (boys and girls), softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

The MacArthur High School varsity baseball team was crowned New York State champions in 1994.

The varsity football team has captured two Nassau County championships. The first came in 2002 and the second in 2015.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - GEN DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (361716001523)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  2. ^ America's Top Public High Schools - Newsweek America's Best High Schools - MSNBC.com Archived May 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Gen Douglas MacArthur Senior High School in Levittown, NY". 2024.
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