Is HewittTrussville High School a good school?

Yes! HewittTrussville High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 378 Alabama high schools.

How many students attend HewittTrussville High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,597 students attended HewittTrussville High School.

What is the racial makeup of HewittTrussville High School?

Students at HewittTrussville High School are 76% White, 15% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into HewittTrussville High School?

HewittTrussville High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cahaba Elementary School Elementary : Magnolia Elementary School Elementary : Paine Elementary School Middle : HewittTrussville Middle School

HewittTrussville High School

Summary:

HewittTrussville High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Trussville, Alabama, part of the highly-ranked Trussville City School District. With a student population of 1,573, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, boasting exceptional academic performance, diverse student representation, and strong resource allocation.

HewittTrussville High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its statewide ranking between 6th and 12th place over the past several years. The school's students significantly outperform the state average on standardized tests, with 56.05% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top 5-10 high schools in Alabama for these populations.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Woodlawn High School Magnet and Tarrant High School, HewittTrussville High School stands out as a model of academic excellence. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it boasts a higher percentage of African American and Asian students compared to the state average, and it maintains a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, in contrast to many of the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173-6400

(205) 228-4000

District: Trussville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,143

Feeder schools for HewittTrussville High School:

Elementary:	Cahaba Elementary School
	Magnolia Elementary School
	Paine Elementary School
Middle:	HewittTrussville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,597

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

African American:

15.3%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details HewittTrussville High School ranks better than 98.4% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at HewittTrussville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), African American (15.3%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at HewittTrussville High School is 17. (See more...)

Compare HewittTrussville High School employs 93.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at HewittTrussville High School is $11,143.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

HewittTrussville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks HewittTrussville High School 6^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See HewittTrussville High School in the ranking list.)

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Trussville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Trussville City 5^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for HewittTrussville High School

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Rank History for all students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2007	81.17	25^th	358	93.0%
2008	78.79	30^th	359	91.6%
2009	81.43	22^nd	357	93.8%
2010	79.01	37^th	358	89.7%
2011	82.62	21^st	360	94.2%
2012	82.62	20^th	358	94.4%
2013	74.54	24^th	358	93.3%
2014	97.09	12^th	358	96.6%
2015	97.64	8^th	353	97.7%
2016	96.19	13^th	351	96.3%
2017	92.69	23^rd	353	93.5%
2018	97.49	10^th	356	97.2%
2019	96.70	12^th	366	96.7%
2021	98.07	11^th	371	97.0%
2022	99.38	6^th	367	98.4%
2023	99.12	7^th	371	98.1%
2024	99.39	6^th	378	98.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.46	3^rd	45	93.3%
2024	97.25	2^nd	56	96.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	38.49	57^th	83	31.3%
2018	97.96	4^th	160	97.5%
2019	99.74	2^nd	171	98.8%
2021	57.00	63^rd	196	67.9%
2022	80.74	22^nd	169	87.0%
2023	91.96	6^th	182	96.7%
2024	76.40	26^th	198	86.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	30.95	215^th	315	31.7%
2018	91.76	19^th	349	94.6%
2019	99.50	3^rd	358	99.2%
2021	97.73	8^th	361	97.8%
2022	63.09	102^nd	361	71.7%
2023	99.04	3^rd	349	99.1%
2024	98.82	5^th	375	98.7%

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Rank History for Female students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.98	16^th	343	95.3%
2018	97.03	9^th	347	97.4%
2019	95.72	12^th	354	96.6%
2021	98.16	8^th	359	97.8%
2022	98.54	6^th	367	98.4%
2023	98.40	8^th	358	97.8%
2024	98.65	6^th	366	98.4%

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Rank History for Male students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	85.71	37^th	339	89.1%
2018	96.42	14^th	350	96.0%
2019	95.69	16^th	357	95.5%
2021	97.00	16^th	366	95.6%
2022	99.43	6^th	366	98.4%
2023	98.97	9^th	358	97.5%
2024	99.32	6^th	368	98.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	69.45	7^th	18	61.1%
2023	66.91	5^th	15	66.7%
2024	72.00	5^th	17	70.6%

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Rank History for African American students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	82.84	19^th	189	89.9%
2018	94.86	10^th	223	95.5%
2019	98.25	7^th	224	96.9%
2021	94.75	8^th	228	96.5%
2022	97.66	5^th	222	97.7%
2023	95.48	8^th	224	96.4%
2024	98.90	4^th	231	98.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.65	5^th	139	96.4%

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Rank History for White students at HewittTrussville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	81.39	38^th	230	83.5%
2018	95.84	17^th	300	94.3%
2019	94.52	20^th	313	93.6%
2021	96.42	17^th	319	94.7%
2022	98.75	9^th	326	97.2%
2023	98.04	11^th	317	96.5%
2024	98.10	10^th	325	96.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Honestly, this is a very miserable school for the students and maybe even some of the teachers. Diversity is a foreign word here. Art?? Individuality?? Self expression?? This school seems to look down upon it, even punish it. Instead of nurturing and rewarding it. Sports! and Jesus!, yeah that's more like it with this school. This is a very cookie cutter, conservative republican, christian, vibe school. So if that's how you want your child then by all means maybe this school is for you. If your child has a big personality full of expression, questioning, and individuality.. hmm this definitely NOT your school. Its all about image here, a lot of the teachers are on some kind of weird power trip with enforcing the dress code instead of helping the students. Now that doesn't speak for every teacher there, with an exception of a very few phenomenal teachers. If you are not high upper class, and your child isn't dressed to the hilt in designer clothes, he or she WILL have trouble fitting in here.If your child isn't a cheerleader, or football player, they will not get special attention from the teachers, when it comes to help etc for "they should have payed attention in class" Close Quote

Enrollment information for HewittTrussville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	1088	103	16	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1221
2007	1063	97	14	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2008	1102	104	17	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1241
2009	1071	116	17	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	1222
2010	1094	116	15	18	3	n/a	n/a	2	1248
2011	1147	128	22	22	1	0	0	0	1320
2012	1142	130	23	14	3	1	15	0	1328
2013	1173	152	31	18	4	0	12	0	1390
2014	1178	159	29	14	3	0	13	0	1396
2015	1146	159	30	16	1	0	14	0	1366
2016	1188	175	37	18	1	0	19	0	1438
2017	1173	180	32	21	4	0	37	0	1447
2018	1204	197	28	29	2	0	29	0	1489
2019	1227	209	31	26	1	0	36	0	1530
2020	1228	226	35	25	4	0	27	0	1545
2021	1220	233	38	26	5	0	28	0	1550
2022	1246	241	46	31	6	0	33	0	1603
2023	1198	251	48	34	6	0	36	0	1573
2024	1220	245	45	48	7	0	32	0	1597

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at HewittTrussville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1221	69.0	17.7	8.8
2007	1189	69.5	17.1	7.7
2008	1241	76.0	16.3	6.9
2009	1222	78.7	15.4	9.1
2010	1248	75.7	16.4	9.6
2011	1320	80.5	16.3	n/a
2012	1328	81.1	16.3	10.2
2013	1390	84.6	16.4	10.8
2014	1396	78.3	17.8	11.3
2015	1366	83.0	16.4	12.2
2016	1438	86.0	16.7	12
2017	1447	84.4	17.1	4.2
2018	1489	84.9	17.5	8.3
2019	1530	89.4	17.1	7.1
2020	1545	89.7	17.2	6.7
2021	1550	90.3	17.1	8.8
2022	1603	70.6	22.7	4.4
2023	1573	94.2	16.6	15.3
2024	1597	93.9	17.0	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio HewittTrussville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1221	69.0	17.7	8.8
2007	1189	69.5	17.1	7.7
2008	1241	76.0	16.3	6.9
2009	1222	78.7	15.4	9.1
2010	1248	75.7	16.4	9.6
2011	1320	80.5	16.3	n/a
2012	1328	81.1	16.3	10.2
2013	1390	84.6	16.4	10.8
2014	1396	78.3	17.8	11.3
2015	1366	83.0	16.4	12.2
2016	1438	86.0	16.7	12
2017	1447	84.4	17.1	4.2
2018	1489	84.9	17.5	8.3
2019	1530	89.4	17.1	7.1
2020	1545	89.7	17.2	6.7
2021	1550	90.3	17.1	8.8
2022	1603	70.6	22.7	4.4
2023	1573	94.2	16.6	15.3
2024	1597	93.9	17.0	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for HewittTrussville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$826 (7.4%)	$10,308 (92.5%)	$11,143

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on HewittTrussville High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 371 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (HewittTrussville High School)	72.8	51.6	21.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Trussville City)	72.8	51.6	21.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (HewittTrussville High School)	66.6	62.9	3.7%
End of Course Science (Trussville City)	66.6	62.9	3.7%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1530	1573	2.8%
African American	209	251	20.1%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	31	48	54.8%
Hispanic	26	34	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1227	1198	2.4%
Two or More Races	36	36
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.1%	15.3%	8.1%

Schools Near HewittTrussville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
HewittTrussville High School	Public	9-12	6450 Husky Parkway	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-4000	1,597	94	17.0	17.7%	1,220 (76.4%)	245 (15.3%)	48 (3.0%)	45 (2.8%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (2.0%)	99.4	6^th of 378 public high schools	98.4%		99.1	7^th of 371 public high schools	98.1%	1			56.1		65.4			59.1	$11,143	$826	$10,308
ClayChalkville High School	Public	9-12	6623 Roe Chandler Rd	Pinson	35126	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3050	1,388	81	17.1	55.6%	116 (8.4%)	1,128 (81.3%)	116 (8.4%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	19 (1.4%)	16.8	319^th of 378 public high schools	15.6%		18.5	311^th of 371 public high schools	16.2%	8			2.5		17.9			7.8	$8,897	$843	$8,036
Pinson Valley High School	Public	9-12	6895 Highway 75	Pinson	35126	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5100	1,021	60	17.0	81.0%	156 (15.3%)	540 (52.9%)	309 (30.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.4%)	15.6	327^th of 378 public high schools	13.5%		18.5	310^th of 371 public high schools	16.4%	17			3.6		16.1			6.5	$9,579	$741	$8,819
Center Point High School	Public	9-12	1000 Eagle Drive	Center Point	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3400	764	48	15.9	90.8%	5 (0.7%)	690 (90.3%)	59 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	10.3	361^st of 378 public high schools	4.5%		9.7	358^th of 371 public high schools	3.5%	3			1.3		5.8			6.6	$12,293	$1,996	$10,274
Huffman High SchoolMagnet	Public, Magnet	8-12	900 Springville Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(205) 231-5000	1,123	60	18.7	71.4%	9 (0.8%)	971 (86.5%)	122 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.8%)	14	335^th of 378 public high schools	11.4%		17.6	317^th of 371 public high schools	14.6%	18			4.3		10.3			8.1	$12,100	$1,892	$10,205
Leeds High School	Public	9-12	1500 Greenwave Drive	Leeds	35094	Jefferson County	Leeds City	No	No	No	No	(205) 699-4510	619	35	17.6	51.5%	346 (55.9%)	148 (23.9%)	108 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.6%)	60.7	121^st of 378 public high schools	68.0%		42.6	193^rd of 371 public high schools	48.0%	72			18.0		35.3			29.5	$11,264	$1,025	$10,239
Moody High School	Public	9-12	714 High School Dr	Moody	35004	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 640-5127	677	34	19.7	50.2%	477 (70.5%)	102 (15.1%)	57 (8.4%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.3%)	69	84^th of 378 public high schools	77.8%		78.2	66^th of 371 public high schools	82.2%	18			20.4		48.0			27.0	$8,682	$1,228	$7,443
Shades Valley High School	Public	9-12	6100 Old Leeds Rd	Irondale	35210	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5350	1,122	67	16.8	65.6%	236 (21.0%)	591 (52.7%)	254 (22.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.9%)	68.9	85^th of 378 public high schools	77.5%		80.1	59^th of 371 public high schools	84.1%	26			25.3		33.9			33.3	$9,072	$539	$8,510
Fultondale High School	Public	7-12	2023 Wildcat Parkway	Birmingham	35217	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3500	683	39	17.5	83.0%	110 (16.1%)	323 (47.3%)	234 (34.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	15.1	329^th of 378 public high schools	13.0%		29.4	256^th of 371 public high schools	31.0%	73	4.1	3.3	5.6	10.8	11.2	32.8	22.3	7.8	$9,557	$903	$8,631
Tarrant High School	Public	7-12	91 Black Creek Road	Tarrant	35217	Jefferson County	Tarrant City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 849-0172	579	36	16.3	94.6%	10 (1.7%)	302 (52.2%)	240 (41.5%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.4%)	10.1	363^rd of 378 public high schools	4.0%		9.9	357^th of 371 public high schools	3.8%	6	1.9	3.2	0.0	7.5	10.3	18.3	24.1	4.5	$11,985	$2,197	$9,781

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