Is Truman High a good school?

Truman High ranks 124 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Truman High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Truman High?

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

What schools feed into Truman High?

Truman High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blackburn Elementary Elementary : John W. Luff Elementary Elementary : Little Blue Elementary Elementary : Sycamore Hills Elementary Elementary : William Southern Elementary Middle : Pioneer Ridge Middle

Truman High

Summary:

Truman High is a public high school in Independence, Missouri, serving 1,662 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 235 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Truman High has a relatively diverse student population, with 50.72% White, 15.46% African American, and 20.94% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking declining in recent years from a high of 105 out of 504 Missouri high schools in 2014-2015 to 124 out of 352 in 2022-2023. While Truman High excels in serving African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, it struggles to support special education and disabled students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Missouri high schools in these categories. Compared to nearby schools like Van Horn High and William Chrisman High, Truman High generally outperforms them in terms of statewide ranking and academic performance on state assessments.

Truman High's spending per student has increased over the years, from $5,624 in 2018-2019 to $11,558 in 2021-2022, suggesting that the school may be receiving additional resources to support its students. However, the variability in its performance across different subject areas and student groups suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement and targeted interventions to ensure all students at Truman High receive a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055-1318

(816) 521-5350

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,558

Feeder schools for Truman High:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 1,662

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

Hispanic:

20.9%

African American:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Truman High ranks better than 64.8% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Independence 30 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.85. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Truman High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Truman High has the largest high school student body size in the Independence 30 School District. Student population at Truman High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), Hispanic (20.9%), African American (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Truman High is 18.3, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Independence 30 School District! (See more...)

Compare Truman High employs 90.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Truman High is $11,558. 2 high schools in the Independence 30 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Truman High:

SchoolDigger ranks Truman High 124^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Truman High in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 235^th of 376 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
2006	65.99	137^th	534	74.3%
2007	65.63	143^rd	538	73.4%
2008	64.58	149^th	539	72.4%
2009	58.14	167^th	507	67.1%
2010	70.43	71^st	516	86.2%
2011	70.51	76^th	528	85.6%
2012	63.37	127^th	522	75.7%
2013	63.11	115^th	523	78.0%
2014	52.07	229^th	521	56.0%
2015	66.00	105^th	504	79.2%
2016	59.61	129^th	401	67.8%
2017	63.95	136^th	404	66.3%
2018	52.04	178^th	468	62.0%
2019	49.42	196^th	460	57.4%
2021	38.62	216^th	358	39.7%
2022	50.74	146^th	361	59.6%
2023	51.85	124^th	352	64.8%

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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
2018	32.07	39^th	52	25.0%
2019	31.79	44^th	59	25.4%
2021	51.89	8^th	23	65.2%
2023	77.89	3^rd	34	91.2%

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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	107^th	127	15.7%

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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
2018	45.01	200^th	382	47.6%
2019	44.68	196^th	368	46.7%
2021	41.06	138^th	255	45.9%
2022	62.75	69^th	250	72.4%
2023	61.37	71^st	268	73.5%

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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	94^th	129	27.1%
2022	35.67	77^th	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	73^rd	100	27.0%
2019	75.46	5^th	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	25^th	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
2018	42.26	59^th	111	46.8%
2021	56.37	28^th	96	70.8%
2022	63.59	26^th	105	75.2%
2023	51.30	33^rd	99	66.7%

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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
2018	42.89	49^th	84	41.7%
2019	24.78	73^rd	91	19.8%
2021	30.63	25^th	40	37.5%
2022	43.84	27^th	57	52.6%
2023	56.42	21^st	64	67.2%

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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
2018	60.55	119^th	440	73.0%
2019	58.69	112^th	430	74.0%
2021	42.59	156^th	309	49.5%
2022	52.08	103^rd	310	66.8%
2023	57.62	72^nd	302	76.2%

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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.

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.

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Truman High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 124^th 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)	25.6	24.5	1.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Independence 30)	42	30.8	11.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Truman High)	37.3	42.9	5.6%
End of Course Biology I (Independence 30)	29.9	32.5	2.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Truman High)	61.6	55.4	6.2%
End of Course English II (Independence 30)	55.1	47.3	7.8%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Truman High)	69.7	49.2	20.5%
End of Course Algebra II (Independence 30)	59.1	45.2	13.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1581	1662	5.1%
African American	206	257	24.8%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	30	21	30%
Hispanic	317	348	9.8%
Pacific Islander	12	11	8.3%
White	924	843	8.8%
Two or More Races	90	178	97.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	51.8%	6.5%

Schools Near Truman High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Truman High	Public	9-12	3301 S Noland Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5350	1,662	91	18.3	51.8%	843 (50.7%)	257 (15.5%)	348 (20.9%)	21 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	11 (0.7%)	178 (10.7%)	51.8	124^th of 352 public high schools	64.8%		50.7	146^th of 361 public high schools	59.6%	22	24.5	42.9	55.4	49.2	35.7	$11,558	$2,148	$9,411
William Chrisman High	Public	9-12	1223 N Noland Rd	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5355	1,406	84	16.7	65.7%	787 (56.0%)	162 (11.5%)	254 (18.1%)	12 (0.9%)	13 (0.9%)	19 (1.4%)	159 (11.3%)	44.9	167^th of 352 public high schools	52.6%		41.5	190^th of 361 public high schools	47.4%	23	20.4	35.4	49.9		43.5	$11,722	$2,305	$9,417
Independence Academy	Public	9-12	600 W Mechanic Ave	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	No	(816) 521-5505	0	41	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Van Horn High	Public	9-12	1109 S Arlington Ave	Independence	64053	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5360	1,047	61	17.3	72.0%	384 (36.7%)	156 (14.9%)	400 (38.2%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	98 (9.4%)	13.3	313^th of 352 public high schools	11.1%		23.2	281^st of 361 public high schools	22.2%	32	12.2	15.6	33.4			$11,960	$2,404	$9,556
Raytown Senior High	Public	9-12	6019 Blue Ridge Blvd	Raytown	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7300	1,365	86	15.9	65.3%	282 (20.7%)	719 (52.7%)	218 (16.0%)	12 (0.9%)	7 (0.5%)	9 (0.7%)	118 (8.6%)	15.6	302^nd of 352 public high schools	14.2%		32.9	230^th of 361 public high schools	36.3%	72	12.0	17.9	31.4	14.5	25.4	$13,734	$2,749	$10,985
Valley View High	Public	9-12	5000 NW Valley View Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3750	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Herndon Career Center	Public	9-12	11501 E 350 Hwy	Raytown	64138	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7140	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East High School	Public	9-12	1924 Van Brunt Blvd	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3125	1,112	78	14.2	99.7%	48 (4.3%)	462 (41.5%)	518 (46.6%)	66 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)	9 (0.8%)	3.5	343^rd of 352 public high schools	2.6%		6.3	341^st of 361 public high schools	5.5%	2	2.6	5.1	9.6			$18,091	$3,702	$14,389
Hilltop School	Public	5-12	301 NE Gregory Blvd	Lees Summit	64064	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 435-7046	19	4	5.3	15.8%	8 (42.1%)	9 (47.4%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$31,681	$156	$31,526
Raytown South Senior High	Public	9-12	8211 Sterling Ave	Raytown	64138	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7330	1,185	68	17.4	68.4%	232 (19.6%)	668 (56.4%)	177 (14.9%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	92 (7.8%)	13.1	314^th of 352 public high schools	10.8%		17.3	303^rd of 361 public high schools	16.1%	11	8.6	16.8	33.7	20.0		$14,492	$3,211	$11,280

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