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 1,700 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 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 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
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Truman High School's student population of 1,700 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Truman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1091 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
8%
Black
16%
15%
White
54%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truman High School's ranking?
Truman High School is ranked #1091 out of 2,084 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Truman High School?
1,700 students attend Truman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Truman High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% 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 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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