[3] 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 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 marching band (accompanied by kickline and color guard) participates at football games, parades, and the annual Newsday Festival at Hofstra University.

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