Harry S Truman High School

Harry S Truman High School serves 1,700 students in grades 9-12 in the Bronx, providing a substantial educational environment with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 and 135 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public high school currently ranks #3039 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 36th percentile among New York schools, with room for academic growth as the school works to support its large student body. The school operates within a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $57,003 and approximately 26% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The community maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 14.2%, reflecting a stable residential area. The surrounding ZIP code of 10475 is home to 43,517 residents, creating a substantial community base for the school. Located on Baychester Avenue, Harry S Truman High School benefits from its manageable class sizes despite its large enrollment, allowing teachers to provide more individualized attention to students.

The school's position in this diverse Bronx neighborhood offers students exposure to an urban environment while serving families who have established roots in this accessible area of New York City.