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/11X455/
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Subway: 5 to Baychester Av
Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx23, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx30, Bx38, BxM7, Q50
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Program Details
Communications
All students receive hands-on experience with photography, videography, website design, podcast production and journalism. Daily live broadcasts of TrumanâÂÂs announcements and coverage of our concerts, sporting and cultural events train students in a "real time" production environment. Students use Adobe Premiere Pro, professional cameras, 360 cameras, flying camera drones and other editing equipment to produce commercials, PSAs, short films, news packages and more. Students travel to Hollywood in California to participate in the Student Television Network National Convention. Internships and partnerships are available with WABC-7 Eyewitness News, News 12 and BronxNET. All interested and eligible students can also be enrolled in our Honors program.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
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This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
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
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
Upcoming Events
October 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am Harry S Truman High School Open House 
- October 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am Harry S Truman High School Open House
- November 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am Harry S Truman High School Open House
- November 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am Harry S Truman High School Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
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 (2023-24)
Female 42.80%
Black 46.10%
Hispanic 45.70%
White 2.50%
Other 1.70%
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