Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Hewitttrussville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Hewitttrussville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hewitttrussville High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hewitt-Trussville High School is a high school located in
Trussville, Alabama. The school was named after Robert Hewitt, who
was school superintendent in 1869. Hewitt-Trussville has several
varsity sports teams, including baseball, football, soccer, golf,
wrestling, cross-country, cheerleading, and volleyball.
Notable Alumni:
Jay Barker, quarterback for the University of Alabama football
team.
Brandon Cox, quarterback for the Auburn Tigers football team.
Hewitttrussville High School is ranked #149 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hewitttrussville High School?
The graduation rate of Hewitttrussville High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hewitttrussville High School?
1,597 students attend Hewitttrussville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hewitttrussville High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hewitttrussville High School?
Hewitttrussville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hewitttrussville High School offer ?
Hewitttrussville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hewitttrussville High School part of?
A - Students are bored with the material lectured or presented, cannot relate to real life.
B -Extracurricular activities are plentiful and many exceed if the parents have the money to buy their child's way in. Otherwise you are just average or don't make the team.
C - If you do a lot of work on your child's part there are many scholarships available. Make many requests to the counselors and they may eventually help you or might right a letter or recommendation.
D - Run down at the best and under construction during the school year. In the process of building new high school.
E - You receive notice of issues long after it is too late, STI home (to check grades online) is not updated on a regular basis by the teacher so parents are not aware of any problem until an email or call from the teacher or school some five weeks later.
Over all the school is trying to hard to be like Hoover, Mt Brook and Vestavia. The student body is doing more drugs and dropping out due to the increased stress.
A senior is expected to take 8 periods and stay till 3:00
like any other student.
- Posted by Parent - twhit
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
