TRUMAN MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Preparing our Scholars for Success in the Ever-Changing 21st-Century Workplace and Beyond.
Welcome to TRUMAN MIDDLE COLLEGE!
Truman Middle College High School (TMCHS) is an alternative public high school located within Harry S Truman College in Chicago, Illinois. We serve students ages 17–21 who have previously left traditional high schools and are seeking a pathway to earn their diploma while beginning college-level coursework.
At TMCHS, students are supported in a flexible and structured learning environment that combines academic instruction, vocational opportunities, and postsecondary preparation. Our goal is to help students rebuild their academic progress, earn a high school diploma, and prepare for success in college, careers, and beyond.
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About Us
Our Team
Truman Middle College boasts an educational community of life-long learners with an average of 25 years of professional experience. Our amazing team is committed to serving some of the City of Chicago's most vulnerable population of students. To contact one of our talented professionals, please click here to search our school directory.
Our History
Founded in 1984, Truman Middle College is the 2nd oldest Middle College Program in the United States. We serve a dropout recovery population of students ages 16-21 years of age. TMC is housed inside of Truman College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, and is currently managed by the Youth Connections Charter School Network and is supported by our fiduciary and sister-agency, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
Empowering Chicago Scholars
2nd Oldest Middle College program in the United States
Opportunity to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma