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
November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am Open House 
- November 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am Open House
- November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am Open House
- November 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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)
Program Details
Culinary Arts
Overall, this program nurtures the culinary, baking, and hospitality talents of students, empowering them to excel in these interconnected disciplines and pursue a fulfilling career in the vibrant world of food and hospitality. Students use professional equipment and are trained by expert chefs from the 9th to the 12th grade. The curriculum includes: culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality management, catering, restaurant operations and management, advanced desserts and bread making. Students enter competitions and receive an average of $250,000 - $300,000 a year in college scholarship money. Through our CCAP affiliation our students also have an opportunity for paid summer internships at some of the finest restaurants, corporate dining facilities in NYC. Restaurants such as Nobu, Nobu 57, The Rivington, Dos Caminos, Red Rooster, Free bird, American Grill, Porterhouse, Hudson Grill, Sony, Museum of Natural History and countless more. In addition to paid summer internships there are apprenticeship opportunities available for our graduates to move directly into the hospitality industry after graduation. Students get community service and real world experience through our catering program cooking for the community and throughout the city in venues such as Cippriannis, New World Stages, YMCA, and many more. During junior and senior years students have an opportunity to join our summer study abroad affiliation with Florence University of the Arts and take accredited college courses in Rome and Florence Italy. We are the only culinary program in the country with this opportunity. For a discounted price students can spend 3-4 weeks studying culinary in Florence while earning college credits.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 32.70%
Other Postsecondary 7.50%
Unknown 42.10%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 43.70%
Black 47.40%
Hispanic 43.60%
White 3.30%
Other 2.20%
Hispanic 15.70%
White 52.10%
Other 7.40%
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
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 178 (94%) | <=5 (?) | >5 (?) |
| SETSS | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Special Class | 201 (91%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 207 (90%) | N/A (N/A) | 23 (10%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | 11 (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 Therapy | 209 (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%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 105 (81%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 25 (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)
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