Harry S Truman High School (11X455) 
750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-5493
Email: kalfano@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:00am - 02:20pm
Principal: Keri Alfano
School Website: https://bxtrumanhighschool.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/47600
Admissions Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd089do1Ows
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/11X455/HS/
Subway: 5 to Baychester Av
Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx23, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx30, Bx38, BxM7, Q50
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Program Details
Students learn the process of starting a business—from writing business plans to marketing their products. Students have the opportunity to run a business and participate in competitions through Virtual Enterprise. VE replicates all the functions of a real business in both structure and practice. Students create and manage their virtual businesses, developing a hands-on understanding of all aspects of business. This includes: product development, web design, production, marketing, sales, distribution, human resources, and accounting/finance. Through the VE program, students hone vital skills that place them ahead of the curve when they enter college and the workforce.
- (Group 1) Priority to Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
About the School
Our school is the best-kept secret in the Bronx. We have taken the small school feeling and combined it with the variety of courses, academies, diverse student body, and world-class facilities that you can only get in a large high school environment. Our students take core academic courses and commit to one of six career and honor academy. Students get the opportunity to earn a AP Capstone Diploma and at least 16 Free College Credits. Our 12th graders earn millions of dollars in scholarships every year to attend universities. Our students receive intensive support and preparation for SAT, Regents and AP Exams. Our students also get opportunities to attend Local and International Educational Trips to museums, Broadway Shows, Camping, Italy, SixFlags etc. Students showcase their talents at competitions such as Culinary, Moot Court, Robotics and Sports, and shows such as Arts, Culture Day and Concerts. Vibrant Parent Association which includes SLT, Paint and Bingo Night, Yoga and Family Day. Students ask: "Why would I go anywhere else?" If it sounds too good to be true, come and visit for yourself!
Academic Highlights: Internships, Dual Enrollment Courses, Language Courses Available, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations), Honors and over 15 Advanced Placement Courses
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 30.60%
Other Postsecondary 9.40%
Unknown 43.20%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 43.20%
Black 46.50%
Hispanic 45.40%
White 2.40%
Other 2.00%
Hispanic 14.50%
White 51.90%
Other 9.90%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview