Harry S Truman High School (11X455)

750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-5493
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://bxtrumanhighschool.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X455/
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School Leader: Keri Alfano (kalfano@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Shamasia Campbell (scampbell26@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Emerald Fletcher (efletcher8@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Katharine Mourino (kmourino@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Billieannette Lunsford (blunsford@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Petra Frantova (pfranto@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Melissa Rivera (mrivera125@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Harry S Truman High School in Co-op City, Bronx, is a dynamic public high school where students dream it, believe it, achieve it. Truman blends the personalized feel of a small learning community with the vast opportunities of a larger institution. We empower students through career-themed academies in Air Force JROTC, Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Engineering & Robotics, Law & Legal Studies, Media Communications, and Dance & Visual Arts. From professional kitchens and robotics labs to TV studios and a 1,200-seat auditorium, students gain hands-on experience and real-world skills. Opportunities include paid internships, international travel, AP Capstone Diplomas, dual enrollment college courses, and partnerships with institutions like Georgetown Law. Our vibrant student life features clubs, competitions, cultural events, and a full range of PSAL sports including football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, cross country, and girls flag football. With strong academic support, including SAT, Regents, and AP prep, and a high graduation rate, Truman prepares students for college, careers, and beyond. Backed by dedicated staff, engaged families, and community partners, Truman is the Bronxs best-kept secret where every student is empowered to thrive.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

Academic Highlights: Dual Enrollment Courses for Free College Credits, Advanced Placement Courses Available, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations), Language Courses Available, Diploma Seals of Endorsements

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School, Free After School Program, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants 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
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Pre-Calculus...[more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
French, Italian, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Harry S. Truman
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Health Sciences High School (11X249)
Harry S Truman High School (11X455)
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Step, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yoga
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, General Visual Arts, Theater Making/Performance, Theater Production, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Our arts academy at Harry S. Truman High School allows our students the opportunity to explore their creative side while still taking challenging and rigorous courses. We offer all levels of band, concert band, jazz band, choir, modern dance, graphic design, digital photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, theater, Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing, and Advanced Placement Studio Art: 2D Design. Our band, dance and theater students have the opportunity to perform live in our 1200 seat auditorium several times each school year. Our visual and graphic arts students have their work displayed throughout the building as well as having their work exhibited in our yearly visual arts show. Our media program focuses on teaching students how individuals communicate in a digital world. The program focuses on video production as it has become pervasive in our everyday lives. Students will learn the fundamentals of production and writing for a variety of audiences. Students will learn basic scriptwriting, journalism and interviewing skills. They will also learn how to build a basic website portfolio. Students produce commercials, public service announcements, short films, music videos, news packages and full news broadcasts. Students also participate in scholarship video competitions and professional training workshops each. Our motto is "Creating what we love and loving what we create!"
Program Details
Law and Legal Studies/Law Enforcement(X25B)
Law & Government

The Law and Legal Studies program prepares students for a legal career by providing in-depth content on criminal and civil law, criminology, Constitutional law, and policing and reform movements, while developing students research, writing and presentation skills for college and beyond. Classes also involve realistic role playing as attorneys and witnesses in our own state of the art courtroom, conducting hearings, engaging in plea bargain negotiations, or conducting trials. Our students compete in the city, state, national and international mock trial, moot court and civics competitions. Students take advantage of frequent contacts with Federal and State court judges and personnel, summer internships, and our special partnership with Georgetown University Law School that guides and mentors students interested in becoming attorneys all the way through college. Whether your plans are to enroll in a four-year university or a law enforcement or legal training program this Academy provides students with the academic background and workplace exposure needed for success.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:28 / 53 (0.53)27 / 79 (0.34)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 14 (0.29)4 / 20 (0.20)
Rank Avg: 5.65
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
1,649
1,691
1,891
    Grade 12 Students
414
362
450
    Grade 11 Students
367
495
447
    Grade 10 Students
373
385
537
    Grade 9 Students
495
449
457
Avg. Class Size
21.8
21.5
19.6
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.7
14.9
15.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
33 / 0 / 34
88 / 264 / 95
70 / 230 / 119
Attendance %
91%
90%
Graduation %
79%
85%
College %
48%
44%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,145 (436) / 628
447
1,891 (390) / 913
0
1,568 (338) / 786
350
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.50%
Academic Engagement 
  64.64%
Safety 
  69.13%
Bully Prevention 
  61.63%
Inclusivity 
  75.82%
Mental Support 
  68.75%
Environment 
  66.00%
Post-School Support 
  76.60%
Teacher Responses 65% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.50%
School Satisfaction 
  82.88%
Student Behavior 
  67.11%
Student Support 
  86.53%
School Leadership 
  83.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  81.80%
Instructional Development 
  82.17%
Post-School Support 
  95.17%
Family Responses 24% responded
Education 
  91.75%
Teacher Support 
  86.00%
Safety 
  86.67%
School Community 
  64.88%
School Leadership 
  87.70%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
IEP Support 
  91.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  79.10%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  37.20%
SAT Math
  449
SAT R/W
  470
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.70%
4-Year College 32.70%
Other Postsecondary 7.50%
Unknown 42.10%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 56.30%
Female 43.70%
English Language Learners:
  8.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  27.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  83.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.50%
Black 47.40%
Hispanic 43.60%
White 3.30%
Other 2.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 24.80%
Hispanic 15.70%
White 52.10%
Other 7.40%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  8.40%
Students with SC
  9.70%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  62.2
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  91.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services178 (94%)<=5 (?)>5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Special Class201 (91%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services207 (90%)N/A (N/A)23 (10%)
Counseling Services Bilingual11 (92%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Physical Therapy>5 (78%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (22%)
Speech-Language Therapy209 (92%)N/A (N/A)17 (8%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School105 (81%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned25 (19%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  64
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  67.4
ELL Progress
  54
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