Truman High School vs. Van Horn High School
Should you attend Truman High School or Van Horn High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Truman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Van Horn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,720 students in grades 9-12, Truman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,067 students in grades 9-12, Van Horn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,720 students
1,067 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1847 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
19%
Graduation Rate
91%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
415
274
Grade 10 Students
427
298
Grade 11 Students
432
269
Grade 12 Students
446
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
26%
39%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
45%
35%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
14%