MacArthur is one of Decatur's two public high schools. The Generals' crest is pictured below. MacArthur's Jazz Band is perennially ranked in the top 5 nationally, and its Scholastic Bowl team has been, over the past 10 years, one of the winningest programs in Illinois. Pictured above are MacArthur's pom pon squad and student cheering section, the Mac Maniacs, hard at work during basketball season in MacArthur's beautiful gym. The sculpture above serves as a memorial to former art teacher Steve Spangler.