Serving 1,666 students in grades 9-12, Truman Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Truman Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Truman Sr. High School's student population of 1,666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Truman Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman Sr. High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
18%
14%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truman Sr. High School's ranking?
Truman Sr. High School is ranked #1549 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Truman Sr. High School often compared to?
Truman Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsbury High School, Neshaminy High School, Bensalem Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Truman Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Truman Sr. High School is 83%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Truman Sr. High School?
1,666 students attend Truman Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Truman Sr. High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Sr. High School?
Truman Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Truman Sr. High School offer ?
Truman Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Truman Sr. High School part of?
Truman Sr. High School is part of Bristol Township SD School District.
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