HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL

www.bxtrumanhighschool.com

1,892 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harry S. Truman High School, located in the Baychester section of the Bronx, is a large, comprehensive public high school that serves a diverse student population. The school is known for its extensive range of extracurricular programs and specialized academic pathways, often placing a heavy emphasis on career and technical education (CTE) alongside traditional college preparatory coursework. By offering a variety of majors and programs, the school aims to provide students with hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for both professional certification and higher education.

Beyond academics, Truman High School is well-recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, which are central to its campus culture. The school strives to foster an inclusive environment that supports student growth through community engagement and various support services. By integrating rigorous academic standards with diverse elective opportunities, Harry S. Truman High School seeks to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, globalized society.

1,892

Total Students

143.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	828
Black	835
Asian	62
Two or More	73
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	11

Black
835 (44.1 %)
Hispanic
828 (43.8 %)
Two or More
73 (3.9 %)
White
64 (3.4 %)
Asian
62 (3.3 %)
American Indian
19 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Phone:	(718)904-5400
Website:	http://www.bxtrumanhighschool.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,892
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	143.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 457

Grade 10 514

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 442

Ungraded 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	457
Grade 10	514
Grade 11	434
Grade 12	442
Ungraded	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	822	43.4%
Male	1,070	56.6%

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