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Van Horn High School vs. Truman High School

Should you attend Van Horn High School or Truman 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Van Horn High School
1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Truman High School
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,113 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 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,700 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,113 students
1,700 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Van Horn High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Truman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Van Horn High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Truman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Van Horn High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Truman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Van Horn High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Truman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1847 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1011 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Van Horn High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Truman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Horn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Truman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Horn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Truman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Horn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Truman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 20% in MO)
91%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Van Horn High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Truman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Van Horn High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Truman High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
321
405
Grade 10 Students
301
457
Grade 11 Students
253
437
Grade 12 Students
238
401
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Van Horn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Truman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Van Horn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Truman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Van Horn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Truman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Van Horn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Truman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Van Horn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Truman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Van Horn High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Truman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Van Horn High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Truman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Van Horn High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Truman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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