Truman High School is a public high school located in Independence, Missouri, serving students in grades 9-12. It is named after hometown resident U.S. President Harry S Truman and his family. The mascot of Truman is a patriot, and the school's colors are red, white, and blue.
Serving 1,720 students in grades 9-12, Truman High School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Truman High serves the southeast part of Independence, MO, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truman High School's student population of 1,720 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,720 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Truman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
9%
Black
16%
15%
White
45%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: 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 #1011 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Truman High School?
The graduation rate of Truman High School is 91%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Truman High School?
1,720 students attend Truman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Truman High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Truman High School offer ?
Truman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Truman High School part of?
Truman High School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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