Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Truman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Truman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Truman High School's student population of 1,597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Truman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1689 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
54%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truman High School's ranking?
Truman High School is ranked #1689 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Truman High School often compared to?
Truman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Chrisman High School, Van Horn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Truman High School?
The graduation rate of Truman High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Truman High School?
1,597 students attend Truman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Truman High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman High School?
Truman High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Truman High School offer ?
Truman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Truman High School part of?
Truman High School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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