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
Air Force Junior ROTC (X25F)
JROTC

AFJROTC program is a citizenship training program that is designed to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill personal responsibility, character, and self-discipline.

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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,691
1,891
2,120
    Grade 12 Students
362
450
472
    Grade 11 Students
495
447
479
    Grade 10 Students
385
537
491
    Grade 9 Students
449
457
678
Avg. Class Size
21.5
19.6
Complaints / Suspensions
44 / 0
70 / 230
82 / 178
Attendance %
90%
80%
Graduation %
82%
85%
80%
College %
48%
44%
47%
Air Force Junior ROTC (X25F)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
36 / 71 (0.51)
13 / 18 (0.72)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
38 / 71 (0.54)
17 / 18 (0.94)

Offers - Waitlist
20 / 69 (0.29)
26 / 20 (1.30)

Offers
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

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 Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
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 Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Step, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yoga
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (3 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.71%
Academic Engagement 
  66.46%
Safety 
  72.50%
Bully Prevention 
  60.00%
Inclusivity 
  84.40%
Mental Support 
  68.11%
Environment 
  64.63%
Post-School Support 
  82.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.00%
School Satisfaction 
  82.50%
Student Behavior 
  72.00%
Student Support 
  87.43%
School Leadership 
  83.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.33%
Instructional Development 
  78.67%
Post-School Support 
  97.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.11%
Teacher Support 
  87.00%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  77.89%
School Leadership 
  93.13%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  91.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  83.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  65
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  57
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  70.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  462
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  469
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.80%
4-Year College 30.60%
Other Postsecondary 9.40%
Unknown 43.20%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 57.20%
Female 42.80%
English Language Learners:
  9.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  82.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.00%
Black 46.10%
Hispanic 45.70%
White 2.50%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 23.70%
Hispanic 14.50%
White 51.90%
Other 9.90%
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