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Truman High

3301 S NOLAND RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64055

Ranked 105 of 143 in Missouri

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Truman High

3301 S NOLAND RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64055

About Truman High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 55% in Reading.
88
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1700
Total Students
$47360
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 54.29%
Asian 1.06%
Hispanic 23.59%
Black 15.82%
Two+ Races 4.06%
Native Am. 0.35%
White
54.29%
Asian
1.06%
Hispanic
23.59%
Black
15.82%
Two+ Races
4.06%
Native Am.
0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1700
49.35%
839 Female
50.65%
861 Male

Student Population

1700 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

425 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Truman High Contact Information

Address

3301 S NOLAND RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64055

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Phone

(816) 521-5350

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TOP 105 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Truman High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:10 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Early College Academy at Truman High School will still be a big part of the school's focus on academic success in January 2026. Students can get a lot of college credit while they are still in high school. The school's debate and competitive drama teams are still some of the best in the National Speech and Debate Association. They give students a chance to do well in front of other people. There will also be special nights for signing up and sessions for academic support to help families get ready for the next school year.

FAQ

Q1. What real-world learning opportunities does Truman High School offer?

Ans. Students learn about science, technology, and engineering through hands-on activities.

Q2. What does Truman High School do to support the arts and creative programs?

Ans. The school has programs in music, theater, and the visual arts to help students be creative.

Q3. Does Truman High School have any materials to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, students can get help and tools to get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q4. What can students do at Truman High School to become better leaders?

Ans. Students do practical things like student councils and community projects.

Q5. Are there clubs or competitions at Truman High School that help students learn STEM?

Ans. STEM clubs and science fairs do encourage hands-on problem solving and new ideas.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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