Truman Senior High School

Summary:

Truman Senior High School is a public high school located in Levittown, Pennsylvania, serving 1,670 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Bristol Township School District, which is ranked 511 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Truman Senior High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a more diverse student population, with 47.66% non-white students, but consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance is significantly lower than the state average, with only 7.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 26.9% in Biology, and 45.9% in Literature. The school also has a lower four-year graduation rate (81.1%) and a higher dropout rate (2.4%) compared to the state and nearby schools. Additionally, Truman Senior High School has a very high percentage of students (99.94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The nearby schools, such as Council Rock High School North, Council Rock High School South, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, and Pennsbury High School, significantly outperform Truman Senior High School on academic measures, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. The declining performance and large achievement gaps among student subgroups at Truman Senior High School suggest that factors such as socioeconomic status, resource allocation, and school leadership may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3001Green Lane
       Levittown, PA  19057-3105


(215) 547-3000

District: Bristol Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
564th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,458 Help


Feeder schools for Truman Senior High School:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  1,670

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
African American:
18.8%
Hispanic:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Truman Senior High School ranks worse than 83.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Truman Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Truman Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), African American (18.8%), Hispanic (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Truman Senior High School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Truman Senior High School is $18,458.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Truman Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Truman Senior High School 564th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Truman Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Bristol Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol Township School District 511th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Truman Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.45 483rd 583 17.2%
2004 21.92 504th 590 14.6%
2005 17.90 519th 593 12.5%
2006 18.84 541st 604 10.4%
2007 37.72 478th 615 22.3%
2008 29.20 509th 621 18.0%
2009 37.88 483rd 632 23.6%
2010 44.62 438th 649 32.5%
2011 53.34 387th 660 41.4%
2012 43.74 452nd 664 31.9%
2013 37.47 444th 591 24.9%
2014 27.53 479th 580 17.4%
2015 45.36 453rd 680 33.4%
2016 31.13 520th 677 23.2%
2017 40.97 471st 663 29.0%
2018 30.65 511th 673 24.1%
2019 24.16 554th 693 20.1%
2021 44.19 381st 537 29.1%
2022 30.33 493rd 634 22.2%
2023 17.13 564th 674 16.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.54 118th 129 8.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.92 44th 85 48.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.82 533rd 652 18.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.46 392nd 502 21.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.66 102nd 112 8.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.52 187th 260 28.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.96 160th 252 36.5%
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Rank History for White students at Truman Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.33 549th 577 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, March 20, 2016

Open Quote I had not intended to go this school when I started my high school career. Thinking my papers were sent another school district transfer were made I didn't expect it to be late so I was stuck going to this school for the next three years. My first year was the most horrible and traumatic event of my life. The first week I tried making new friends combine with my old friends already going to there and what I mostly found are narcissistic altitudes , drug addicts , and depressed students. Not many have respect for each other and the teachers do not enforce the rules of the school. The schools ranking for standardized test schools represents the schools teaching and education. On a side note to the schools architecture, it has faulty heaters and windows that would need to be replaced Close Quote



Enrollment information for Truman Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1642 202 20 28 0 n/a n/a -146 1746
1989 1463 187 20 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1701
1990 1379 153 34 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1592
1991 1390 167 38 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1625
1992 1361 194 46 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1643
1993 1466 176 38 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1723
1994 1499 178 33 54 3 n/a n/a 0 1767
1995 1419 204 57 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1736
1996 1419 204 57 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1736
1997 1976 270 73 69 0 n/a n/a 0 2388
1998 1935 313 66 77 2 n/a n/a 0 2393
1999 1872 313 61 77 10 n/a n/a 0 2333
2000 1881 318 58 82 11 n/a n/a 0 2350
2001 1470 270 64 79 12 n/a n/a 0 1895
2002 1536 319 71 93 10 n/a n/a 0 2029
2003 1536 319 71 93 10 n/a n/a 0 2029
2004 1554 360 70 89 12 n/a n/a 0 2085
2005 1519 373 69 96 13 n/a n/a 0 2070
2006 1081 265 45 77 6 n/a n/a 0 1474
2007 1031 279 44 87 8 n/a n/a 0 1449
2008 911 299 42 78 9 n/a n/a 1 1340
2009 1174 378 65 135 9 n/a n/a 0 1761
2010 1088 355 71 139 6 n/a n/a 14 1673
2011 1063 322 61 135 2 1 36 0 1620
2012 992 299 48 150 4 4 79 0 1576
2013 968 288 43 144 6 6 70 0 1525
2014 921 308 47 167 5 4 54 0 1506
2015 966 303 50 185 8 2 67 0 1581
2016 941 293 49 208 4 1 78 0 1574
2017 951 279 47 205 3 3 84 0 1572
2018 966 272 57 217 3 3 77 0 1595
2019 948 283 61 237 4 5 84 0 1622
2020 915 276 56 234 4 5 92 0 1582
2021 922 305 50 247 3 3 90 0 1620
2022 936 297 48 260 5 2 118 0 1666
2023 874 314 42 294 5 4 137 0 1670

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 Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1746 116.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1701 118.0 14.4 n/a
1990 1592 116.0 13.7 0
1991 1625 117.8 13.7 n/a
1992 1643 113.0 14.5 n/a
1993 1723 95.0 18.1 n/a
1994 1767 96.0 18.4 n/a
1995 1736 102.0 17.0 n/a
1996 1736 102.0 17.0 n/a
1997 2388 137.0 17.4 n/a
1998 2393 126.0 19.0 n/a
1999 2333 123.0 19.0 n/a
2000 2350 126.0 18.7 18.3
2001 1895 118.0 16.1 16.9
2002 2029 118.0 17.2 25.1
2003 2029 118.0 17.2 25.1
2004 2085 123.0 17.0 19.9
2005 2070 119.0 17.4 24.6
2006 1474 106.0 13.9 32.5
2007 1449 98.0 14.8 37
2008 1340 108.5 12.4 36.1
2009 1761 148.0 11.9 24.9
2010 1673 172.2 9.7 47.7
2011 1620 146.8 11.0 46.4
2012 1576 132.8 11.8 52.5
2013 1525 120.0 12.7 55
2014 1506 120.0 12.5 58.4
2015 1581 120.0 13.1 59
2016 1574 119.0 13.2 59.1
2017 1572 121.8 12.9 60.4
2018 1595 121.0 13.1 52.4
2019 1622 121.6 13.3 62.5
2020 1582 121.0 13.0 62.8
2021 1620 118.0 13.7 0.2
2022 1666 119.0 14.0 57.8
2023 1670 117.0 14.2 99.9

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 Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1746 116.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1701 118.0 14.4 n/a
1990 1592 116.0 13.7 0
1991 1625 117.8 13.7 n/a
1992 1643 113.0 14.5 n/a
1993 1723 95.0 18.1 n/a
1994 1767 96.0 18.4 n/a
1995 1736 102.0 17.0 n/a
1996 1736 102.0 17.0 n/a
1997 2388 137.0 17.4 n/a
1998 2393 126.0 19.0 n/a
1999 2333 123.0 19.0 n/a
2000 2350 126.0 18.7 18.3
2001 1895 118.0 16.1 16.9
2002 2029 118.0 17.2 25.1
2003 2029 118.0 17.2 25.1
2004 2085 123.0 17.0 19.9
2005 2070 119.0 17.4 24.6
2006 1474 106.0 13.9 32.5
2007 1449 98.0 14.8 37
2008 1340 108.5 12.4 36.1
2009 1761 148.0 11.9 24.9
2010 1673 172.2 9.7 47.7
2011 1620 146.8 11.0 46.4
2012 1576 132.8 11.8 52.5
2013 1525 120.0 12.7 55
2014 1506 120.0 12.5 58.4
2015 1581 120.0 13.1 59
2016 1574 119.0 13.2 59.1
2017 1572 121.8 12.9 60.4
2018 1595 121.0 13.1 52.4
2019 1622 121.6 13.3 62.5
2020 1582 121.0 13.0 62.8
2021 1620 118.0 13.7 0.2
2022 1666 119.0 14.0 57.8
2023 1670 117.0 14.2 99.9

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 Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $109 (0.7%) $16,536 (99.3%) $16,646
2020 $148 (0.9%) $15,553 (99.1%) $15,701
2021 $614 (3.6%) $16,523 (96.4%) $17,137
2022 $1,953 (10.6%) $16,505 (89.4%) $18,458

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Truman Senior High School

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 554th of 693 High schoolsRanks 564th of 674 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Truman Senior High School)45.17.3
 37.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Truman Senior High School)3026.9
 3.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Truman Senior High School)57.745.9
 11.8%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16221670
 3%
African American283314
 11%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian6142
 31.1%
Hispanic237294
 24.1%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White948874
 7.8%
Two or More Races84137
 63.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%99.9%
 37.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Truman Senior High School

Truman Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Students at Truman Senior High School are 52% White, 19% African American, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,670 students attended Truman Senior High School.

Truman Senior High School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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

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