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)
Programs
Students learn the process of starting a business Âfrom writing business plans to marketing their products. Students have the opportunity to run a business and participate in competitions through Virtual Enterprise. VE replicates all the functions of a real business in both structure and practice. Students create and manage their virtual businesses, developing a hands-on understanding of all aspects of business. This includes: product development, web design, production, marketing, sales, distribution, human resources, and accounting/finance. Through the VE program, students hone vital skills that place them ahead of the curve when they enter college and the workforce.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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
Communications
All students receive hands-on experience with photography, videography, website design, podcast production and journalism. Daily live broadcasts of Truman s 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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts
The Dance program offers students the opportunity to study dance technique, composition, theory, history, and anatomy and physiology. The dance program exposes students to the various disciplines of Modern Dance, Ballet, Tap, Afro-Caribbean, Musical Theater, Social Dances and Jazz; as well as Pilates and Zena Rommett Floor Bar. Dance students participate in school performances throughout the school year. School Trips to Lincoln Center, City Center and the Joyce Theater in Manhattan. Students experience live Major Dance Company Performances which include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Paul Taylor Dance Company and American Ballet Theatre.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Engineering
A four-year college preparatory program that provides students the opportunity to enter competitive colleges and careers in medical, law, computer science, media and culinary fields. Students move as a cohort through honors and Advanced Placement courses beginning in the 9th grade. Students are able to graduate with the distinguishable Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma, Advanced Regents Diploma, College Scholarships and Free College Credits with College Now and Dual Enrollment with several universities. Our school is committed to providing SAT preparation courses, college visits and college essay writing. Students participate in various summer programs and internships according to their interest in the NYC metro area (Cooper Union, City College, Einstein Science Research Program, NYU, Columbia, Fordham University and many others).
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Our Visual Arts program has a rigorous four year curriculum that develops the student's technical abilities, critical-thinking skills and helps enhance the student s creative personal voice. Students have received honors like the Scholastic Art Awards, exhibition awards at the MOMA, admission to pre-college programs at local schools and scholarships for college. Courses include Foundational Art, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Advanced Gallery, and Senior Portfolio Preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) Art, and Digital Graphic Art & Design where the students become proficient in using Adobe suite software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
- (Group 1) Students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program
Zoned
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
- (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