Harry S. Truman High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,141 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Sana Nasser
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,141
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 102.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,256 (58.7%)
- Females: 885 (41.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 24 | 1.1% |
| Black | 1,140 | 53.2% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 905 | 42.3% |
| White | 24 | 1.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 675 | 31.5% |
| 10th Grade | 463 | 21.6% |
| 11th Grade | 434 | 20.3% |
| 12th Grade | 270 | 12.6% |
| Ungraded | 299 | 14.0% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
60.0%
District:
60.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
76.0%
District:
66.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
5.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 51-60%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
84.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
7.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
3.0%
District:
2.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
16.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
13.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
14.0%
District:
7.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
4.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
34.0%
District:
39.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
17.0%
District:
12.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
26.0%
District:
17.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 20, 2009
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