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Truman High School vs. William Chrisman High School

Should you attend Truman High School or William Chrisman 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
Truman High School
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
William Chrisman High School
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Truman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

William Chrisman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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 1,417 students in grades 9-12, William Chrisman 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 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 47% 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
1,417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
83 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

Test Scores

#1011 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1436 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 50% in MO)
87%
(Bottom 50% in MO)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
415
371
Grade 10 Students
427
361
Grade 11 Students
432
346
Grade 12 Students
446
339

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
26%
18%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
45%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
11%
0.70
0.66

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%
 
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