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Our mission at MacArthur High School is to meet the needs of culturally diverse students who will be equipped to become productive citizens and critical thinkers in a global society. We will accomplish this by providing a safe and positive learning environment that promotes school-wide success. We are committed to achieving state and national standards by incorporating data-driven instruction and collaboration in the classroom.972-600-7200 | 3700 N. MacArthur Blvd | Irving, TX 75062
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MacArthur High School, located at 3700 North MacArthur Blvd., was named after General Douglas MacArthur. The school began with grades seven, eight and nine in the 1963-1964 school year; grades eight, nine and 10 in 1964-1965; grades nine, 10 and 11 in 1965-1966; and grades nine, 10, 11 and 12 in 1966-1967.Mr. Arthur Casey was the school’s first principal. MacArthur chose red and white as its colors and the cardinal as the school mascot. A vocational class print shop was begun in the 1965-1966 school year. An Army Junior ROTC program began in 1973-1974.
The school has been extensively renovated since it opened in 1963. The most recent renovation added a new Signature Studies wing in 2019.
