HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL

www.bxtrumanhighschool.com

1,650 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.

1,650

Total Students

126.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	724
Black	776
Asian	51
Two or More	11
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	7

Black
776 (47.0%)
Hispanic
724 (43.9%)
White
57 (3.5%)
Asian
51 (3.1%)
American Indian
24 (1.5%)
Two or More
11 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4%)

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:	1,650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 9 479

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 362

Grade 12 401

Ungraded 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	479
Grade 10	362
Grade 11	362
Grade 12	401
Ungraded	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	719	43.6%
Male	931	56.4%

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