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{{For|other schools named after Harry Truman|Truman High School (disambiguation){{!}}Truman High School}}
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| information = Phone: (816) 521-5350<br>Fax: (816) 521-2913
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| established = 1964
| established = 1964
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| district = [[Independence Public School District]]
| district = [[Independence Public School District]]
| principal = Ronda Scott<ref>[http://sites.isdschools.org/truman Truman High School Website]</ref>
| principal = Ronda Scott<ref>[http://sites.isdschools.org/truman Truman High School Website]</ref>
| enrollment = 1,644 (2017–18)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2915480&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=291548000722|title=TRUMAN HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,6700 (2023–2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2915480&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=291548000722|title=TRUMAN HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 21, 2024}}</ref>
| staff = 89.29 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| staff = 87.69 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 18.41<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 19.39<ref name=NCES/>
| colors = {{Color box|red|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|white|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|blue|border=darkgray}} Red, White, and Blue
| colors = {{Color box|red|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|white|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|blue|border=darkgray}} Red, White, and Blue
| free_label4 = Mascot
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| free_text4 = Patriot
| free_text4 = Patriot
| location = 3301 South Noland Road<br/>Independence, MO 64055
| location = 3301 South Noland Road<br />Independence, MO 64055
| website = http://sites.isdschools.org/truman<ref>[http://www.isdschools.org/ Independence Mo Public School District]</ref>
| website = http://sites.isdschools.org/truman<ref>[http://www.isdschools.org/ Independence Mo Public School District]</ref>
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'''Truman High School''' is a public high school located in [[Independence, Missouri]], serving students in grades 9-12. It is named after hometown resident [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Harry S Truman]] and his family.<ref>http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/dailyfastfacts/thsmain.htm</ref> The mascot of Truman is a patriot, and the school's colors are red, white, and blue. Truman students are competitive with students from surrounding areas, but mostly towards [[William Chrisman High School|William Chrisman]], their cross-town rivals.
'''Truman High School''' is a public high school located in [[Independence, Missouri]], serving students in grades 9-12. It is named after hometown resident [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Harry S Truman]] and his family.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/dailyfastfacts/thsmain.htm |title=Truman High School Mrs. Lewis' American and Missouri History classes |website=www.trumanlibrary.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020312182517/http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/dailyfastfacts/thsmain.htm |archive-date=2002-03-12}} </ref> The mascot of Truman is a patriot, and the school's colors are red, white, and blue. Truman students are competitive with students from surrounding areas, but mostly towards [[William Chrisman High School|William Chrisman]], their cross-town rivals.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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==Forensics and music==
==Forensics and music==


Truman's debate and competitive drama department has been ranked among the top high schools in the [[National Forensics League]]. Truman is Class 1 for speech and debate, Class 5 for music activities, and Class 4 for Academic Team (aka Scholar's Bowl which is what the school formally calls the activity). Truman High School's Patriot Marching Band is active from July through the end of October, performing at home football games as well as multiple marching competitions. Starting in November, the band is then split into Symphonic, Concert, and Freshmen bands. Placement for the bands are based on a students audition. Freshmen band is exclusive for Freshmen, while the Symphonic and Concert bands are available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Truman's orchestra is divided into the Concert and Symphonic classes. Freshmen begin in Concert and have the opportunity to audition to be in Symphonic the next year. Students not in Symphonic can stay in Concert.
Truman's debate and competitive drama department has been ranked among the top high schools in the [[National Speech and Debate Association]]. Truman is Class 1 for speech and debate, Class 5 for music activities, and Class 4 for Academic Team (aka Scholar Bowl which is what the school formally calls the activity). Truman High School's Patriot Marching Band is active from July through the end of October, performing at home football games as well as multiple marching competitions. Starting in November, the band is then split into Symphonic and Concert bands. Placement for the bands are based on a students audition. Truman's orchestra is divided into the Concert and Symphonic classes. Freshmen begin in Concert and have the opportunity to audition to be in Symphonic the next year. Students not in Symphonic can stay in Concert.


==Robotics==
==Robotics==
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Rudy Bears]], professional [[mixed martial arts]] fighter
*[[Rudy Bears]], professional [[mixed martial arts]] fighter
*[[Jim Butcher]], author{{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=March 2019}}
*[[Jim Blazquez]], author{{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=March 2019}}
*[[Dave Haas]], Former [[MLB]] player ([[Detroit Tigers]]){{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=March 2019}}
*[[Dave Haas]], Former [[MLB]] player [[Detroit Tigers]]{{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=March 2019}}
*[[Arliss Howard]], actor
*[[Arliss Howard]], actor
*[[Gregg Miller]], inventor and author. IG Noble Peace Prize for Medicine 2005
*[[Gregg Miller]], inventor and author. IG Nobel Peace Prize for Medicine 2005
*Kylan Scheele, known for putting Truman HS up for sale on [[Craigslist]].


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Public high schools in Missouri]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Missouri]]
[[Category:1964 establishments in Missouri]]
[[Category:1964 establishments in Missouri]]
[[Category:Education in Independence, Missouri]]

Latest revision as of 14:38, 21 December 2024

For other schools named after Harry Truman, see Truman High School.
Truman High School
Location
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3301 South Noland Road
Independence, MO 64055
Information
TypePublic
Established1964
School districtIndependence Public School District
PrincipalRonda Scott[1]
Staff87.69 (FTE)[2]
Enrollment1,6700 (2023–2024)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.39[2]
Color(s)      Red, White, and Blue
MascotPatriot
Websitehttp://sites.isdschools.org/truman[3]

39°03′34″N 94°24′53″W / 39.0594°N 94.4146°W / 39.0594; -94.4146 Truman High School is a public high school located in Independence, Missouri, serving students in grades 9-12. It is named after hometown resident U.S. President Harry S Truman and his family.[4] The mascot of Truman is a patriot, and the school's colors are red, white, and blue. Truman students are competitive with students from surrounding areas, but mostly towards William Chrisman, their cross-town rivals.

Athletics

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Truman is a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association. As of the 2009-2010 school year, in athletic activities Truman is a Class 5 school in basketball (girls and boys), cross-country (girls and boys), track and field (girls and boys), and football. Truman is a Class 4 school in baseball, boys' golf, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. The school is a Class 4 school in soccer (girls and boys) and is a Class 111 school in tennis (girls and boys) and girls' golf.

Forensics and music

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Truman's debate and competitive drama department has been ranked among the top high schools in the National Speech and Debate Association. Truman is Class 1 for speech and debate, Class 5 for music activities, and Class 4 for Academic Team (aka Scholar Bowl which is what the school formally calls the activity). Truman High School's Patriot Marching Band is active from July through the end of October, performing at home football games as well as multiple marching competitions. Starting in November, the band is then split into Symphonic and Concert bands. Placement for the bands are based on a students audition. Truman's orchestra is divided into the Concert and Symphonic classes. Freshmen begin in Concert and have the opportunity to audition to be in Symphonic the next year. Students not in Symphonic can stay in Concert.

Robotics

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The school district's FIRST Robotics Competition team, Team 1723 the FBI (First Bots of Independence), was founded in 2006. The student members from all three ISD high schools meet almost all year round at William Chrisman High school. The FBI is also active in the ISD community; many members from the team mentor ISD middle school and elementary school FIRST Lego League teams and host an annual FIRST Lego League tournament at George Caleb Bingham Middle School.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Truman High School Website
  2. ^ a b c "TRUMAN HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Independence Mo Public School District
  4. ^ "Truman High School Mrs. Lewis' American and Missouri History classes". www.trumanlibrary.org. Archived from the original on 2002-03-12.
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