Harry S Truman High School

Academic performance data was not provided in this dataset. The school offers AP courses and a comprehensive program catalog rated 100/100 for richness, with specialized academy pathways in Law and Legal Studies, Computer Technology, and Culinary Arts that attract significant applicant demand — Law program applicants face only a 20% offer rate, indicating competitive entry.

The school's culture scores reveal a notable gap between family and teacher perceptions. Families report exceptionally high trust in teachers (96%) and the principal (97%), and overall parent satisfaction at 94% exceeds the district average. However, teachers report lower instruction quality (88% vs 92% district average) and the teacher-principal trust score of 82% suggests some tension between staff and leadership. The school achieved zero suspensions — well below the district average of 0.49% — indicating a restorative or proactive approach to discipline.

With 2,120 students, Harry S Truman is a large high school serving a predominantly Black (45%) and Hispanic (45%) student body in the Co-op City neighborhood. The diversity index of 58% reflects a relatively diverse school community. Notably, 25% of students have IEPs — higher than typical — and the economic need index of 80.1% indicates significant socioeconomic challenges. The neighborhood itself has moderate family density at 11.8% of households, with a median household income of $58,565 and 44% homeownership.

Co-op City is a large, relatively stable residential neighborhood in the northeast Bronx known for its affordable housing cooperative (the largest in the US). The neighborhood scores moderately for safety (59th percentile) and transit access (62nd percentile), though it scores lower on education orientation (28th percentile) — making a screened high school like Truman particularly valuable here. The area has lower childhood lead exposure rates but elevated asthma emergency department rates, common in urban settings.

Co-op City is a sprawling residential area where most families will commute by car or public transit. The neighborhood's transit score of 62 suggests bus service is available, but families should expect typical Bronx commute times.