Any feedback on Macarthur?

[Anonymous]

I've heard great things about Macarthur high school so far such as the staff and teachers being great. Are the students nice and well behaved? Is it kind of like Hardy Middle School or Jackson Reed? Anyone have any other feedback? (good or bad - any appreciated)

[Anonymous]

So many threads on this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many threads on this

I don't think there's been much on how things are going this school year (not OP, just curious also).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So many threads on this

I don't think there's been much on how things are going this school year (not OP, just curious also).

Yea I agree. I would really appreciate some actual feedback and stories of how it’s going!

[Anonymous]

Have a senior at MacArthur and we are happy with the school, especially the classes and college counseling and support. That said I think the seniors are in a bit of a bubble with applications and senior activities and don’t pay much attention to the lower grades so I can’t speak to those. Hopefully parents with younger grades can weigh in too.

[Anonymous]

No kids at the school but FYI, below posted by a parent with kid there on nextdoor.

Important Notice to Parents Considering Enrollment at MacArthur High School. This school is also about to be re-name next school to John Thompson Jr. High. So don’t get fooled. It’s still the same school with the same administration.

Do not enroll your child at MacArthur High School.
This school has had multiple safety incidents, including robberies and assaults on students near and around the campus. Many students who attend this school have been targeted while traveling to and from school, particularly at nearby bus stops and metro stations where groups of students gather unsupervised. There is little to no consistent protection or police presence for students in these areas.

Beyond the serious safety concerns, there are major issues with how the school is managed and operated:
• The school appears to be over-enrolled, prioritizing numbers and funding rather than the safety and well-being of its students.
• Many students do not receive lockers or school ID cards, leading to disorganization and inequitable treatment.
• Students are being placed into AP and advanced classes without proper assessment or transcript review, which creates confusion and academic strain.
• The registration and enrollment process has been handled carelessly, with numerous documentation errors and missing information.
• The administration has repeatedly failed to address or correct safety incidents, and in some cases, has appeared to cover up serious events rather than take accountability.

As a parent, my own child has endured multiple physical assaults by upperclassmen at this school, with no real action taken by administrators to ensure his protection. This environment has proven to be unsafe, unstructured, and lacking transparency.

👉 This is not a safe school to send your children to. Please choose another school option for your child’s safety and well-being.

Until DCPS takes meaningful steps to improve safety, accountability, and oversight, MacArthur High School should not be considered a safe or responsible choice for any student.

[Anonymous]

Saw the above post on NextDoor. People are already arguing about it. It's baffling; I have no idea what is true anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No kids at the school but FYI, below posted by a parent with kid there on nextdoor.

Important Notice to Parents Considering Enrollment at MacArthur High School. This school is also about to be re-name next school to John Thompson Jr. High. So don’t get fooled. It’s still the same school with the same administration.

Do not enroll your child at MacArthur High School.
This school has had multiple safety incidents, including robberies and assaults on students near and around the campus. Many students who attend this school have been targeted while traveling to and from school, particularly at nearby bus stops and metro stations where groups of students gather unsupervised. There is little to no consistent protection or police presence for students in these areas.

Beyond the serious safety concerns, there are major issues with how the school is managed and operated:
• The school appears to be over-enrolled, prioritizing numbers and funding rather than the safety and well-being of its students.
• Many students do not receive lockers or school ID cards, leading to disorganization and inequitable treatment.
• Students are being placed into AP and advanced classes without proper assessment or transcript review, which creates confusion and academic strain.
• The registration and enrollment process has been handled carelessly, with numerous documentation errors and missing information.
• The administration has repeatedly failed to address or correct safety incidents, and in some cases, has appeared to cover up serious events rather than take accountability.

As a parent, my own child has endured multiple physical assaults by upperclassmen at this school, with no real action taken by administrators to ensure his protection. This environment has proven to be unsafe, unstructured, and lacking transparency.

👉 This is not a safe school to send your children to. Please choose another school option for your child’s safety and well-being.

Until DCPS takes meaningful steps to improve safety, accountability, and oversight, MacArthur High School should not be considered a safe or responsible choice for any student.

This person sounds unhinged. Lots of claims, zero evidence

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No kids at the school but FYI, below posted by a parent with kid there on nextdoor.

Important Notice to Parents Considering Enrollment at MacArthur High School. This school is also about to be re-name next school to John Thompson Jr. High. So don’t get fooled. It’s still the same school with the same administration.

Do not enroll your child at MacArthur High School.
This school has had multiple safety incidents, including robberies and assaults on students near and around the campus. Many students who attend this school have been targeted while traveling to and from school, particularly at nearby bus stops and metro stations where groups of students gather unsupervised. There is little to no consistent protection or police presence for students in these areas.

Beyond the serious safety concerns, there are major issues with how the school is managed and operated:
• The school appears to be over-enrolled, prioritizing numbers and funding rather than the safety and well-being of its students.
• Many students do not receive lockers or school ID cards, leading to disorganization and inequitable treatment.
• Students are being placed into AP and advanced classes without proper assessment or transcript review, which creates confusion and academic strain.
• The registration and enrollment process has been handled carelessly, with numerous documentation errors and missing information.
• The administration has repeatedly failed to address or correct safety incidents, and in some cases, has appeared to cover up serious events rather than take accountability.

As a parent, my own child has endured multiple physical assaults by upperclassmen at this school, with no real action taken by administrators to ensure his protection. This environment has proven to be unsafe, unstructured, and lacking transparency.

👉 This is not a safe school to send your children to. Please choose another school option for your child’s safety and well-being.

Until DCPS takes meaningful steps to improve safety, accountability, and oversight, MacArthur High School should not be considered a safe or responsible choice for any student.

This person sounds unhinged. Lots of claims, zero evidence

Sorry but no parent is going to ID themselves and post above if it was not true what happened to her child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No kids at the school but FYI, below posted by a parent with kid there on nextdoor.

Important Notice to Parents Considering Enrollment at MacArthur High School. This school is also about to be re-name next school to John Thompson Jr. High. So don’t get fooled. It’s still the same school with the same administration.

Do not enroll your child at MacArthur High School.
This school has had multiple safety incidents, including robberies and assaults on students near and around the campus. Many students who attend this school have been targeted while traveling to and from school, particularly at nearby bus stops and metro stations where groups of students gather unsupervised. There is little to no consistent protection or police presence for students in these areas.

Beyond the serious safety concerns, there are major issues with how the school is managed and operated:
• The school appears to be over-enrolled, prioritizing numbers and funding rather than the safety and well-being of its students.
• Many students do not receive lockers or school ID cards, leading to disorganization and inequitable treatment.
• Students are being placed into AP and advanced classes without proper assessment or transcript review, which creates confusion and academic strain.
• The registration and enrollment process has been handled carelessly, with numerous documentation errors and missing information.
• The administration has repeatedly failed to address or correct safety incidents, and in some cases, has appeared to cover up serious events rather than take accountability.

As a parent, my own child has endured multiple physical assaults by upperclassmen at this school, with no real action taken by administrators to ensure his protection. This environment has proven to be unsafe, unstructured, and lacking transparency.

👉 This is not a safe school to send your children to. Please choose another school option for your child’s safety and well-being.

Until DCPS takes meaningful steps to improve safety, accountability, and oversight, MacArthur High School should not be considered a safe or responsible choice for any student.

This person sounds unhinged. Lots of claims, zero evidence

Sorry but no parent is going to ID themselves and post above if it was not true what happened to her child.

It’s probably true that her kid is struggling, but the list of complaints is hysterical and without evidence. Sort of speaks to where some of the kid’s issues may come from…

[Anonymous]

I think the people who can say whether it is true or not are other parents of kids at the school. Next Door is pretty good at making sure people live in the neighborhood they say they do. Finally, why would anyone put this out there if this was not their family's experience. I do not have a kid at the school, just asking not to discount something that may be important to ensure is addressed for students' safety.

[Anonymous]

parent to a Junior here. The school is great. It is a public school, which means you are going to have a variety of abilities present. My son plays sports, does student government, clubs and the like. He's never felt unsafe. Took 3 APs Sophomore year, 5s on two of them. The teachers are great, responsive, and care about students. I have no doubt that things happen and that no place is perfect, but we have been happy with our choice.

[Anonymous]

Parent of the senior from above. I’ve never heard of anything happening like that NextDoor post.

[Anonymous]

I am a parent of a student at Hardy. We have heard positive things about the administration, teachers, and community.

I know that this really doesn't matter in the long run, but I think that the name change is dumb. It makes it sound like a junior high, just when the school is starting to develop its reputation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent of a student at Hardy. We have heard positive things about the administration, teachers, and community.

I know that this really doesn't matter in the long run, but I think that the name change is dumb. It makes it sound like a junior high, just when the school is starting to develop its reputation.

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