Truman High School
Tel:
(816)521-5350
- Truman High School serves 1,652 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 63%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Truman High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Truman High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Truman High School's student population of 1,652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,652 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Truman High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,073 schools in Missouri (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Truman High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #412 out of 2,073 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 6% |
| Black | 12% | 16% |
| White | 61% | 72% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.23 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 89% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Independence 30 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Truman High School is Northwood School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John W. Luff Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence John W. Luff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
0.7 miles
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816)521-5415 0.7 PK-5 396 - Independence Hanthorn Early Education Grades: PK | 248 students
1.2 miles
1511 Kings Hwy
Independence, MO 64055
(816)521-5485 1.2 PK 248 - Independence Sycamore Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 528 students
1.2 miles
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816)521-5465 1.2 PK-5 528 - Independence Three Trails Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.3 miles
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816)521-5470 1.3 PK-5 450 - Independence Santa Fe Trail Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 430 students
1.4 miles
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816)521-5450 1.4 PK-5 430
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