Harry S Truman High School (11X455)
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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
Computer Science & Technology
The computer science program offers challenging, fun and engaging courses that equip students with tools in computational thinking, web development using programming languages such as Java. Students are empowered to use their creativity to solve problems, design web pages, create apps, build interactive games and animations. Our courses are accessible to beginners while offering more advanced students the opportunities to gain first hand experience. We offer AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A through our partnerships with Computer Science 4 All and Technology Education and Learning Support (TEALS), a Microsoft Philanthropies program that builds sustainable computer science programs in high schools.
- (Group 1) Priority to Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
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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)
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Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
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4-Year College 30.60%
Other Postsecondary 9.40%
Unknown 43.20%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 43.20%
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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