Truman High

Summary:

Truman High is a public high school located in Independence, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,662 students. It is part of the Independence 30 school district, which is ranked 236 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Truman High's academic performance, as measured by MAP/End of Course exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 16.2% in Algebra I, 26.1% in Biology I, and 45.3% in English II, compared to the state averages of 41.5%, 37.4%, and 51.3%, respectively. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.0% to 94.1% in recent years, but its dropout rate is higher than the state average, ranging from 1.3% to 2.3% in the past few years. Additionally, Truman High has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, ranging from 31.7% to 33.9% in recent years.

Truman High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school has performed well for Hispanic and White students, ranking in the top half of Missouri high schools in these categories. However, it has struggled with African American and Multi-racial student performance, ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Missouri high schools. The school's performance for English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students is also below average, ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Missouri high schools. When compared to high schools in the neighboring Kansas City 33 district, such as Northeast High and East High School, Truman High's performance is significantly better, particularly in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and academic proficiency.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3301 S Noland Rd
       Independence, MO  64055-1318


(816) 521-5350

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,558 Help


Feeder schools for Truman High:

Elementary:    Blackburn Elementary
    John W. Luff Elementary
    Little Blue Elementary
    Sycamore Hills Elementary
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Middle:    Pioneer Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,662

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Hispanic:
20.9%
African American:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Truman High ranks worse than 58.2% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Truman High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Truman High has the largest high school student body size in the Independence 30 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Truman High is $11,558, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Independence 30 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Truman High:

SchoolDigger ranks Truman High 220th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Truman High in the ranking list.)

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Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 236th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Truman High

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Rank History for all students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.99 137th 534 74.3%
2007 65.63 143rd 538 73.4%
2008 64.58 149th 539 72.4%
2009 58.14 167th 507 67.1%
2010 70.43 71st 516 86.2%
2011 70.51 76th 528 85.6%
2012 63.37 127th 522 75.7%
2013 63.11 115th 523 78.0%
2014 52.07 229th 521 56.0%
2015 66.00 105th 504 79.2%
2016 59.61 129th 401 67.8%
2017 63.95 136th 404 66.3%
2018 52.04 178th 468 62.0%
2019 49.42 196th 460 57.4%
2021 38.62 216th 358 39.7%
2022 50.74 146th 361 59.6%
2023 51.85 124th 352 64.8%
2024 38.37 220th 378 41.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.07 39th 52 25.0%
2019 31.79 44th 59 25.4%
2021 51.89 8th 23 65.2%
2023 77.89 3rd 34 91.2%
2024 26.30 30th 39 23.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.78 30th 45 33.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.09 107th 127 15.7%
2024 35.59 94th 135 30.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.01 200th 382 47.6%
2019 44.68 196th 368 46.7%
2021 41.06 138th 255 45.9%
2022 62.75 69th 250 72.4%
2023 61.37 71st 268 73.5%
2024 45.52 139th 274 49.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.16 94th 129 27.1%
2022 35.67 77th 111 30.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.73 73rd 100 27.0%
2019 75.46 5th 96 94.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.00 25th 38 34.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.26 59th 111 46.8%
2021 56.37 28th 96 70.8%
2022 63.59 26th 105 75.2%
2023 51.30 33rd 99 66.7%
2024 32.80 80th 105 23.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.89 49th 84 41.7%
2019 24.78 73rd 91 19.8%
2021 30.63 25th 40 37.5%
2022 43.84 27th 57 52.6%
2023 56.42 21st 64 67.2%
2024 45.71 31st 70 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at Truman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.55 119th 440 73.0%
2019 58.69 112th 430 74.0%
2021 42.59 156th 309 49.5%
2022 52.08 103rd 310 66.8%
2023 57.62 72nd 302 76.2%
2024 45.45 129th 321 59.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Truman High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1481 1481
1992 1442 14 25 33 5 n/a n/a 0 1519
1993 1389 10 25 37 6 n/a n/a 0 1467
1994 1421 8 31 28 4 n/a n/a 0 1492
1995 1511 11 37 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1597
1996 1511 11 37 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1597
1997 1498 12 48 39 5 n/a n/a 0 1602
1998 1501 27 47 42 5 n/a n/a 0 1622
1999 1559 22 46 43 8 n/a n/a 0 1678
2000 1568 30 43 49 8 n/a n/a 0 1698
2001 1591 40 35 50 8 n/a n/a 0 1724
2002 1608 60 39 63 5 n/a n/a 0 1775
2003 1608 60 39 63 5 n/a n/a 0 1775
2004 1496 69 37 87 11 n/a n/a 0 1700
2005 1471 77 45 93 10 n/a n/a 0 1696
2006 1476 92 37 105 15 n/a n/a 0 1725
2007 1427 113 35 106 12 n/a n/a 0 1693
2008 1348 118 42 115 8 n/a n/a 0 1631
2009 1290 152 38 124 10 n/a n/a 0 1614
2010 1318 167 47 136 6 n/a n/a 0 1674
2011 1273 157 39 146 5 8 18 0 1646
2012 1218 154 42 155 4 14 36 0 1623
2013 1198 131 36 160 7 15 71 0 1618
2014 1147 153 32 205 1 22 70 0 1630
2015 1067 163 24 234 3 21 88 0 1600
2016 1014 177 33 266 4 19 92 0 1605
2017 998 194 36 310 8 20 86 0 1652
2018 956 215 37 318 7 14 97 0 1644
2019 924 206 30 317 2 12 90 0 1581
2020 895 207 28 340 5 16 98 0 1589
2021 879 216 18 294 9 14 132 0 1562
2022 866 228 19 311 7 13 153 0 1597
2023 843 257 21 348 4 11 178 0 1662

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Truman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1481 81.3 18.2 n/a
1992 1519 80.5 18.8 3.2
1993 1467 79.2 18.5 4.9
1994 1492 80.1 18.6 4.6
1995 1597 89.1 17.9 7.1
1996 1597 89.1 17.9 7.1
1997 1602 90.9 17.6 7.1
1998 1622 91.7 17.7 4.6
1999 1678 93.0 18.0 0
2000 1698 95.7 17.7 10.5
2001 1724 102.7 16.8 11.3
2002 1775 108.1 16.4 14.8
2003 1775 108.1 16.4 14.8
2004 1700 84.3 20.2 14.2
2005 1696 90.2 18.8 15.7
2006 1725 94.8 18.2 25.4
2007 1693 93.7 18.1 23.3
2008 1631 98.7 16.5 24.5
2009 1614 103.5 15.6 27.3
2010 1674 102.0 16.4 32.3
2011 1646 89.0 18.4 34.1
2012 1623 89.4 18.1 37.5
2013 1618 90.0 17.9 41
2014 1630 92.6 17.5 48.5
2015 1600 88.0 18.1 45.1
2016 1605 87.0 18.4 48.5
2017 1652 90.6 18.2 48.3
2018 1644 89.2 18.4 53.3
2019 1581 88.6 17.8 45.4
2020 1589 88.9 17.8 53.6
2021 1562 87.2 17.8 53
2022 1597 87.6 18.2 49.6
2023 1662 90.5 18.3 51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Truman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1481 81.3 18.2 n/a
1992 1519 80.5 18.8 3.2
1993 1467 79.2 18.5 4.9
1994 1492 80.1 18.6 4.6
1995 1597 89.1 17.9 7.1
1996 1597 89.1 17.9 7.1
1997 1602 90.9 17.6 7.1
1998 1622 91.7 17.7 4.6
1999 1678 93.0 18.0 0
2000 1698 95.7 17.7 10.5
2001 1724 102.7 16.8 11.3
2002 1775 108.1 16.4 14.8
2003 1775 108.1 16.4 14.8
2004 1700 84.3 20.2 14.2
2005 1696 90.2 18.8 15.7
2006 1725 94.8 18.2 25.4
2007 1693 93.7 18.1 23.3
2008 1631 98.7 16.5 24.5
2009 1614 103.5 15.6 27.3
2010 1674 102.0 16.4 32.3
2011 1646 89.0 18.4 34.1
2012 1623 89.4 18.1 37.5
2013 1618 90.0 17.9 41
2014 1630 92.6 17.5 48.5
2015 1600 88.0 18.1 45.1
2016 1605 87.0 18.4 48.5
2017 1652 90.6 18.2 48.3
2018 1644 89.2 18.4 53.3
2019 1581 88.6 17.8 45.4
2020 1589 88.9 17.8 53.6
2021 1562 87.2 17.8 53
2022 1597 87.6 18.2 49.6
2023 1662 90.5 18.3 51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Truman High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $856 (15.2%) $4,768 (84.8%) $5,624
2020 $977 (9.3%) $9,578 (90.8%) $10,554
2021 $1,618 (15.3%) $8,951 (84.7%) $10,569
2022 $2,148 (18.6%) $9,410 (81.4%) $11,558

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Truman High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 460 High schoolsRanks 124th of 352 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Truman High)25.624.5
 1.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Independence 30)4230.8
 11.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Truman High)37.342.9
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Independence 30)29.932.5
 2.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Truman High)61.655.4
 6.2%
   End of Course English II (Independence 30)55.147.3
 7.8%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Truman High)69.749.2
 20.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Independence 30)59.145.2
 13.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15811662
 5.1%
African American206257
 24.8%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian3021
 30%
Hispanic317348
 9.8%
Pacific Islander1211
 8.3%
White924843
 8.8%
Two or More Races90178
 97.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%51.8%
 6.5%


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Truman High ranks 220th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Truman High are 51% White, 21% Hispanic, 15% African American, 11% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,662 students attended Truman High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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