Hewitt-Trussville High School is a four-year public high school in the city of Trussville, Alabama. It is the only high school in Trussville City Schools and is named for the early local educator Robert Hewitt. School colors are red and gray, and the athletic teams are called the Huskies.
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
Top Rankings
Hewitttrussville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hewitttrussville High School's student population of 1,597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
White, Grey, Red
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- 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.
- Lee Guess, wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hewitttrussville High School's ranking?
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hewitttrussville High School part of?
Hewitttrussville High School is part of Trussville City School District.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
Great School!!!
2 9/26/2007
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.
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