- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Harry S Truman High School
Federal NCES profile for Harry S Truman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008801963
👥 S:T ratio 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry S Truman High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #15 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry S Truman High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S Truman High School ranks #15 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008801963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-192 students YoY
Harry S Truman High School shrank from 1,892 students in 2022-23 to 1,700 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 143.7 → 135.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-192 students YoY 360008801963 · Bronx, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,650 enr · 11.5:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students)
Harry S Truman High School shrank from 1,892 students in 2022-23 to 1,700 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 143.7 → 135.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Harry S Truman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- Ps 106 Parkche
Ps 106 Parkchester
822 students
What this shows Harry S Truman High School reports 1,650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry S Truman High School compares
Harry S Truman High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,650
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 3.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Harry S Truman High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Harry S Truman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 106 Parkchester | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry S Truman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry S Truman High School
How many students attend Harry S Truman High School?
Harry S Truman High School has 1,650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,892 (2022-23) → 1,700 (2023-24), down 192.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry S Truman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry S Truman High School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry S Truman High School?
78.6% of students at Harry S Truman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry S Truman High School?
The largest demographic group at Harry S Truman High School is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry S Truman High School?
Harry S Truman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Harry S Truman High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S Truman High School ranks #15 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Harry S Truman High School, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), Ps 89 (1,169 students), and Ps/Ms 194 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.